of London had his Publick Audience on the 11th instant and on the 17th he had a Private Audience of His Majesty date 18 Oates found out to be false in his Evidence between the Lord North and the Lady Dowager Grey concerning Mr. Elliot's Business date 25 His Royal Highness's Picture in Guild-Hall London cut and spoil'd by the hand of some Villain unknown date 31 The Parliament of Scotland adjourned to the 17th of April date Feb. 3. Sir Thomas Linch Governour of Jamaica sailed from Plimouth in the Sweepstake for that Island Richard Basset of Beaupre in Glamorganshire Esq was Knighted at White-hall The Officers at Altâ—arr in Lancashire siezed several Goods of Popish Recusants and were beaten and the Goods taken from them date 6 Sir Peter Wiche late Resident at Hamburgh being returned kissed His Majesty's Hand date 12 Thomas Thynne Esq on Sunday was most barbarously Shot with a Musketoon in his Coach in the Pall-Mall that he died on Monday about Six of the Clock in the Morning 200 l. offer'd to any that could take Count Coningsmark date 13 Capt. Christopher Vratz George Borosky and John Stern apprehended and sent to Newgate for the Murther of T. Thynne Esquire date 15 The Ambassador from Morocco to the French King departed thence on his return date 17 The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen made an Order to give 500 l. to any that should discover the Person that did maliciously abuse his Royal Highness's Picture in the Guild-Hall London date 19 Count Coningsmark apprehended at Gravesend in a Seaman's habit date 20 Count Coningsmark sent to Newgate by the Lord Chief Justice date 25 Capt. Thomas Cutler was Knighted in the Bed-Chamber at White-hall date 27 Count Pertengue Ambassador Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy made his Publick Entry March 2d he had his Audience date 28 Count Coningsmark Christopher Vratz George Borosky and John Stern Tryed at the Old-Baily for T. Thynne Esquire's Murther of whom the Count was acquitted and the other three upon being found Guilty Sentenced to Death date Mar. 3. The Honourable George Legg Esq Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 4 Their Majesties went from White-hall to New-Market date 6 The Lord Noel took Possession of the Government of Portsmouth date 10 Capt. Vratz George Borosky and John Stern were Hanged in the Pall-Mall for the Murther of Thomas Thynne Esq and George Borosky who did the Murther was hung in Chains a little beyond Mile-End Town by His Majesty's Command His Royal Highness Landed at Yarmouth and Lodged that Evening at Norwich and went to New-Market next day date 11 The Marquis de Grana arrived at White-hall from Plimouth next day in the Afternoon he Embarked in the Isabella Yacht for Flanders date 16 John Knight Esq one of the Sheriffs of Bristol Knighted date 22 The Thames ebb'd and flow'd three times within four hours date 23 A Treaty of Peace signed betwixt the Lords of the Council appointed by His Majesty and the Ambassador from the King of Morocco date April 8. The University of Cambridge made choice of the Duke of Albemarle for their Chancellor in the room of the Duke of Monmouth His Majesty and Royal Highness came from New-Market to White-hall the day before Her Majesty came On the 10th the Lord Mayor of London c. came to White-hall to pay their Duty to His Majesty afterwards went to wait on his Royal Highness at St. James's to Congratulate his safe return into England date 10 Don Antonio de Leyva Ambassador from the Marquis de Grana came and Complemented their Majesties and his Royal Highness upon his coming to that Government He had Audience of His Royal Highness the 11th at Night date 12 Sir John Reresby Baronet made Governor of the Garrison at York in the place of the Lord Fretcheville deceased date 16 Nicholas Iohnson Esq being deceased His Majesty was pleased to confer the Office of Pay-master of his Forces upon Charles Fox Esq date 19 An illegal Thanksgiving forbid by His Majesty date 20 The Feast of the Artillery Company of London where his Royal Highness honoured them with his Company date 22 Their Majesties and their Royal Highnesses went to Windsor And the next day were waited on by the Mayor Stewards Bailiffs c. of Windsor date 28 Arrived in the River of Thames on Board the London Eight Bantam Ambassadors with a Train of about 25 or 30 Persons date May 1. Three Seamen Condemned to be Hanged at Dover at a Sessions of the Admiralty for Robbing a Dutch Ship date 2 Charles Skrinshaw Esq High Sheriff of Staffordshire Knighted date 3 His Royal Highness parted from Windsor to White-hall and the same day went down the River to Embark in the Glocester Frigat for Scotland The Bantam Ambassadors Landed at the Tower Capt. Aylmer arrived with the Articles of Peace made by Admiral Herbert on the 10th of the last Month with Algiers date 5 The Glocester Frigat run on the Sand on the Lemon-Ore and was lost His Royal Highness escaped safe and came to Scotland the 7th instant The Duke of Ormond his Dutchess the Earl of Ossory c. arrived at Chester from Ireland and came to White-hall on the 10th instant date 7 Count de Pertengue Ambassador Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy had Audience of leave at Windsor date 9 The Ambassadors from the King of Bantam made their Publick Entrance through London on the 13th went to Windsor and on the 14th had their Audience there date 11 The University of Cambridge to the number of nigh 250 went from Northumberland-House to Albemarle-House to install their new Chancellor the Duke of Albemarle date 16 His Majesty constituted the Laird Haddo President of the Sessions Lord Chancellor of the Kingdom of Scotland the Earl of Queensborough Lord Treasurer and the Earl of Pearth Lord Justice General date 24 A Tryal was at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster against Mr. Wilmore for Kidnapping and Spiriting a little Boy and sending him to Jamaica who was found Guilty date 27 His Majesty came from Windsor and passed by White-hall in his Barge down the River to meet his Royal Highness who in the Afternoon came to Arlington-House and that Afternoon their Majesties went to Windsor and their Royal Highnesses to St. James's date 28 His Majesty was taken with a Feverish Distemper but it went off again date 30 The Morocco Ambassador Entertained at Oxford date 31 At Lime the Tide ebbed and flowed several times in half an hours time date Jun. 1. The Bantam Ambassador waited on his Royal Highness at St. James's date 12 The Corporation of Trinity-House of Debtford-Strond chose the Duke of Graston their Master date 15 Sir Richard How constituted Alderman in the place of Sir Thomas Bloodworth deceased date 17 Monsieur Raphael Coots of Brugeâ— Knighted date 19 The Count de Thun Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had his Audience at Windsor on the Birth of the Emperor's second Son date 23 Sir John Berry had the
Command of the Henrietta a Third Rate Frigat given him the King being satisfied it was not his fault the Glocester Frigat was lost date 26 Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Shute the Sheriffs of London for making a Riot in continuing a Pole after the Mayor had adjourned it at the Election of Sheriffs were sent Prisoners to the Tower and Bailed out on the 30th date 27 At Chatham was Launched that brave Ship called the Britannia date 29 The Earl of Lindsey Great Chamberlain of England was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jul. 5. Aaron Smith Tryed at the King's-Bench and found Guilty of Scandalous and Seditious Words and Writinas whereupon he fled but was after taken and on the 27. of Octob. Fined 500 l. and to stand twice in the Pillory The Sheriffs of London continue a Poll riotously date 11 Mr. Goodenough the Under-Sheriff fin'd 100 l. for not altering the Pannel of a Jury at the command of the Bench at Hicks's-Hall date 13 The Bantam Ambassadors took leave at Whitehall of His Majesty and the two Chief of them were Knighted and the Swords given them that they were Knighted with They lay at Deal the 21st instant The Loyal young Men of London Address against the Association date 14 The Morocco Ambassador was Conducted to take his leave of His Majesty and on the 20. Jonas his Renegado run from him was apprehended and brought him again the 22. went aboard His Majesty 's Yacht at Woolwich the same day August 6. at Plimouth 15th he came ashore date 15 His Majesty's Order in Council to the City of London to begin the Election of Sheriffs anew and then was elected Mr. Box and Mr. North confirmed date 17 Edward Cranfield Esq His Majesty's Governour for New Hampshire in New England Embarqued in order to pass to his Government date Aug. 3. A Controversie between the Duke of Ormond and the Earl of Anglesey argued in Council date 9 Captain Dyer accused of High-Treason by one Samuel Winder and sent for from New York to answer it here in England date 12 We have advice that here was seen a Blazing Star at Falmouth for two Nights together about Ten at Night date 16 Her Royal Highness was safely deliver'd of a Daughter at St. James's next day His Royal Highness came from Windsor to Visit Her the 17. the Young Princess was Christened by the Bishop of London Nam'd Charlotte Mary the Duke of Ormond being God-Father the Countess of Arundel and the Countess of Clarendon God-Mothers date 22 Cornwall Bradshaw Esq Knighted at Windsor The East-India Company received news from Beachy in Sussex that four of their Ships passed by that way for the River date 24 The Duke of Lauderdale died date 26 The Earl of Hallifax made Marquis of Hallifax date 30 His Majesty saw Sir Samuel Morland's New Engine Play at Windsor date Sept. 1. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to Winchester the second came back to Windsor the tenth with the whole Court came to White-hall date 13 Derby received its New Charter date 20 The Earl of Sunderland re-admitted a Privy Councellor The Lady Henrietta Berkeley went away from her Father who promised 200l as a reward to any that should give notice of her date 25 The Duke of Hamilton was Elected Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at White-hall date 28 Mr. Dudley North and Mr. Peter Rich sworn Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date Octo. 3. His Majesty and his Royal Highness set forward from White-hall to New-Market date 17 A Testimonial from Salamanca published That Oates never took a Degree there date 24 The Marquis Hallifax made Lord Privy-Seal date 27 Maidstone in Kent receives its New Charter date 30 Sir William Pritchard was sworn before the Barons of the Exchequer Lord Mayor of London date 31 Edward Whitaker indicted at the King's-Bench Bar for seditious Words spoken at Bath and found guilty date Nov. 5. Riots and Bonfires forbid by the King's Order especially on the 17th ensuing date 10 His Majesty's Order to the Lord Mayor and Justices of Peace for Middlesex to prevent Bonefires c. and disorderly Companies date 12 Captain Will. Booth Commander of the Adventure Frigat in the late War with Argiers Knighted date 16 The Envoy from the Czars of Moscovy had his Audience date 22 A great Fire in Wapping broke out in Cinnamon Lane and consumed many hundreds of Houses Sir John Bennet Knight of the Bath made a Baron of the Realm by the title of John Lord Ossulston date 23 Mr. Dockwâ—â—y and others cast in a Trial about the Penny-Post date 24 Evâ—shâ—m in Worcestershire surrendred their Charter to His Majesty at White-hall date 27 Richard Gibbs Esq Master of the Revels of Grays-Inn Knighted at White-hall date 28 The Feast of the Artillery Company of London at which his Royal Highness honoured them with his Presence date 29 The Duke of Ormond of Ireland was created James Duke of Ormond of England The Marquis of Worcester created Duke of 〈◊〉 The Lord Norris created Earl of Abbington Died of a Fever and Plâ—uriâ—y at his House in the Spring-Garden Rupert Prince Palatine of the Rhine c. in the 63 year of his Age. date Dec. 2. Edward Viscount Cambden made Earl of Gainsborough Coniers Lord D'Arcy made Earl of Holdernesse Thomas Lord Windsor made Earl of Plimouth Horatio Lord Townsend made Viscount Townsend of Raynham Sir Thomas Thinne Baronet made Baron Thinne of Warmister and Viscount Weymouth Coll. George Legg made Baron of Dartmouth William Lord Allington made Baron of Wimondley Coll. Churchill made Lord Churchill of Aymouth in Scotland The Duke of Grafton made Vice-Admiral of England vacant by Pr. Rupert's Death date 4 Henry Earl of Arundel made Constable of Windsor and Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Berks and Surrey and March 24. of Norsolk date 6 Prince Rupert buried in Henry the Seventh's Chappel in Westminster on the South side date 11 Several Apprentices were at the Sessions at the Old-Baily fined 20 Marks a-piece and to stand in the Pillory for a Riot committed Nov. 6. date 13 His Majesty Published an Order of Council against Spiriting and Seducing His Subjects on Shipboard to Transport them out of the Kingdom Monsieur d' Haxthausen Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke Sleswick Holstein had his Audience date 18 The Earl of Nottingham Lord Chancellor of England died at his House in Queen-street in the 61 year of his Age. date 22 Sir Francis North Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas made Lord Keeper of the Great Seal The Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench Sir Francis Pemberton Sworn one of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jan. 16. The Lord Mayor Aldermen and Common Council gave Sir John Moore thanks for his good Service last year when Mayor of London date 18 The Earl of Arundel took Possession of his Government of Windsor Castle date 20 Humphrey Mackworth of the Middle-Temple Esq Knighted date 23 Sir Edmund Saunders made Lord Chief Justice of the
King's-Bench in the room of Sir Francis Pemberton removed to be Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and made Privy Councellor date 24 Monsieur de Schmettau Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector Palatine had his Audience date 28 The Earl of Sunderland made Secretary of State in the Room of the Lord Conway and Sworn the 31. date 29 Ralph Stawell Esq created a Baron of England by the Name of Lord Stawell of Somerton date 31 A Proclamation against High-way-men date Feb. 13. Dudley North Esq one of the Sheriffs of London Knighted date 28 Theophilus Earl of Huntington and Henry Earl of Peterborough were Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Mar. 3. Their Majesty's and Royal Highnesses went to New-Market date 14 Nath. Thompson committed to the Gate-house for Printing and Dispersing False Scandalous c. News date 18 Thomas Duppa Esq made Usher of the Black Rod in the Room of Sir Edward Carteret and was invested and Knighted May 6. following and Henry Bulstrode Esq made one of the Gentlemen Ushers daily Waiters date 22 A great Fire broke out in a Stable at New-Market which tho' it burnt half the Town yet was the happy means of Preserving His Majesty Royal Highness from the horrid Assassination intended against them by the Rye-House Conspirators date Mar. 26. THeir Majesties and Royal Highnesses came from New-Market to White-hall date 27 Henry Earl of Arundel made Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk in the room of the Right Honourable the Earl of Yarmouth date Apr. 7. The new Charter for Norwich was brought to the City of Norwich by the Earl of Yarmouth's Brother date 14 Their Majesties and Royal Highnesses went to Windsor date 17 A Proclamation to give notice of Passes for Ships date 24 The Lord Mayor of London the Sheriffs and several Aldermen Arrested at the Suits of Mr. Papillion and Mr. Du Boise the pretended Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date May 1. A Patent granted to Robert Fitz-Gerald Esq for making Salt water fresh date 8 Tho. Pilkington S. Shute Esquires Ford Lord Grey Henry Cornish Alderman Sir Thomas Player Slingsby Bethell and others found Guilty of a Riot and Assault on Sir John Moore late Lord Mayor of London and were all Fined at the King's-Bench Bar on June 26. date 22 The Common Council of London disclaim their having any Concern in the rude Arrest lately made upon the Lord Mayor Sir William Pritchard The Duke of Albemarle Mustered the Militia of the County of Devonshire being above 30000 in the Field date 24 Mr. Serjeant Holloway Knighted at Windsor date 30 The Count de Zinzendorf Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Saxony had his Audience and on the 30th of June had his Audience of Leave date Jan. 7. Abraham Jacob Esq Knighted at Windsor date 12 The Court of King's-Bench gave Judgment for the Quo Warranto against the City Charter On the 18th the City Petition'd His Majesty in Council about the Charter Then the Lord Keeper told the Lord Mayor His Majesty's Pleasure what Rules he would have observed On the 21. the Sheriffs waited on His Majesty at Windsor to satisfie him they submitted to his Rules and had put off the Election of Sheriffs from June 24. to July 6th This Day Mr. Keeling made a Discovery of that horrid and dismal Conspiracy to Assassinate the King and His Royal Highness at Rye-House as they came from New-Market date 23 A Proclamation for apprehending Coll. John Rumsey Richard Rumbold Richard Nelthrope Nathanael Wade Richard Goodenough Capt. Walcot William Thompson Iames Burton and William Hone for High-Treason Mr. Robert West's Examination concerning the Horrid Conspiracy taken before Sir Leol Jenkins date 24 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in force about the Excise date 25 Colonel Rumsey being examined concerning the Horrid Conspiracy before the Duke of Albemarle and Sir Leol Jenkins makes a large Confession date 26 Mr. Turney the pretended Mayor of Rye Fin'd 200 Marks for a Riot date 27 Mr. Shepherd's Information of the Hellish Conspiracy taken by the Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland date 28 A Proclamation for apprehending the Duke of Monmouth Ford Lord Gray Sir Thomas Armstrong and Robert Ferguson date July 1. Mr. Lee a Dyer in Old-street gives in his Information concerning the Horrid Conspiracy date 2 A Proclamation for the Merchant Adventurers date 11 The Duke of Grafton set Sail from Deal in the Ship called the Grafton with 4 Men of War more On the 17th came to Anchor at Spithead Capt. Tho. Walcot was Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death passed on him date 13 William Lord Russel William Hone and John Rouse were Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death pass'd upon them Captain Blague was also Tryed but acquitted date 15 The Great City of Vienna in Germany besieged by the Turks date 19 Vice-Admiral Herbert arrived at Deal from the Streights Mr. Rouse desires to be examin'd in Newgate declares the whole Conspiracy and accuses the Lord Shaftsbury and Titus Oates as the Principal Engines in it Prince George of Denmark arrived at Whitehall date 20 Capt. Walcot William Hone and Mr. Rouse Hanged and Quartered at Tâ—burn and own themselves Guilty of the Fact for which they suffered date 21 William Lord Russel Beheaded in Lincolns-Iâ—n Fields date 28 The Prince of Denmark and the Lady Anne were Married at St. James's by the Bishop of London date 30 Edward Wine Esq chose by the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen Steward of Southwark date Aug. 1. Their Majesties and the whole Court went from White-hall to Windsor date 14 William Halford of Welham and Edward Wigley Esquires of Leicestershire receiv'd the Honour of Knighthood â—â— Windsor date 25 John Radeliff Esq Sworn one of the Grooms of His Majesty's Privy-Chamber in Ordinary date 29 His Majesty and the Court went to Winchester from Windsor date 31 A Proclamation to inforce the Laws about the Post-Office date Sept. 5. Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires made Sheriffs of London and Deputy Ailworth Chamberlain date 12 The Siege of Vienna raised after the Besieged had-lost 10000 men and Besiegers 70000 by the King of Poland and Duke of Lorrain date 18 The Count de Kenitzki Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had his Audience at Winchester date 25 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Winchester to White-hall date 26 Sir Francis North Lord Keeper made Baron of Guildford date 27 The Chevalier de Ballati Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Hanover had his Audience And Octob. 5. had his Audience of Leave date Sept. 29. Sir George Jeffreys Knight and Baronet was Sworn Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench in the room of Sir Edm. Saunders deceased and Octob. 4. was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council Sir Tho. Jones made Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas in the Place of Sir Francis Pembertâ—n who had his Quietus Sir Richard
Holloway Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench in the room of Judge Raymond deceased date Octob. 4. Sir William Pritchard Lord Mayor and Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires Sworn before His Majesty in Privy Council to be Lord Mayor and Scheriffs for London and then received their Commissions under the Great Seal from His Majesty to be held during his Pleasure Thomas Jenner of the Inner-Temple Esquire made Recorder of London and Knighted date 9 His Majesty went to New-Market next day his Royal Highness and the Prince went thither date 22 Sir Tho. Walcot Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench date 30 The Dutchess of Graston brought to Bed of a Son at Arlington-House and Christened by the Name of Charles date Nov. 7. Algernon Sidney Esq was Arraigned at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason on the 21. was brought to his Tryal and found Guilty the 26th received Sentence of Death and on Dec. 7. Beheaded on Tower-Hill His Majesty on the Dutch Ambassador's Complaint of being abused by Squibbs in the Streets ordered that no Bonfires Squibbs or Fire-works should be made in the Streets of London c. date 8 The Artillery Feast was at Merchant-Taylors-Hall where his Royal Highness and the Prince of Denmark honoured them with their Company date 12 The News came that on the 19th of October last the Lord Dartmouth had declared at Tangier That it was His Majesty's Pleasure to demolish that place and to bring away all the Inhabitants c. date 20 Mr. Johnson was Tryed at Guild-Hall and found Guilty of Writing of a Seditious Book called Julian the Apostate date 23 Andrew Makdougal Esquire received the Honour of Knighthood date 25 His Majesty declared to the Privy Council That the Duke of Monmouth had surrendred himself to Secretary Jenkins The Lord Howard of Effingham went to his Government of Virginia date 28 Mr. Hambden Mr. Booth Lord Brandon Mr. Trenchard Mr. Wildman Mr. Charleton Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed at the King's-Bench Bar And Jan. 23. Mr. Mildmay Mr. Barbar and Mr. Bateman appeared at the King's-Bench Bar and their Recognizances were continued and Mr. Hambden had notice of his Tryal to be Feb. 1. And Feb. 12. they were all discharged date 29 The Dauphiness of France was brought to Bed of a Son whose Title is the Duke d'Anjâ—u date Jan. 1. A Chapter of the Noble Order of the Garter was held at White-hall in the Presence of the Sovereign where Prince George of Denmark was Elected and invested with the George and Garrer And on the 10th the Dukes of Somerset and Northumberland were Elected and invested Knights of the Garter at White-hall also and on April 8. 1684. all three Installed at Windsor date 18 Charles Earl of Burford created Duke of St. Alban's date 19 The New Charter came to Wells in Somersetshire date 23 At the Chancery Court in Westminster-Hall were Sworn Serjeants at Law Sir Tho. Jenner Jo. Windham Edwin Wyatt Edw. Burch Henry Bedingfield Esquires Sir Edw. Nevile Sir Paul Barret Knights Anthony Farrington Iohn Ieffrison Edward Lutwiche Richard Heath Henry Selby Iohn Millington Tho. Powel Owen Wynne Esquires and Sir Geo. Pudsey on the 31. they walked to Westminster in the usual form date 28 Mr. Braddon and Mr. Speake who were Imprisoned for spreading a false and scandalous Report that the Earl of Essex was murdered by some Persons about him and for endeavouring to Suborn Witnesses to testifie the same had notice their Tryal would be the first Thursday in the next Month. On Feb. the 8. they had their Tryals and were Cast. On the 21. of April Braddon was Fined 2000 l. and Speake 1000 l. George Cawdron late Steward to the Earl of Clare and Samuel Packer Servant to Rich. Goodenoâ—gh brought to their Tryals Cawdron May 12. was Fined 100 l. and to stand in the Pillory Packer was Fined the same day 20 Marks and to stand three times in the Pillory This Month was so hard a Frost that the River of Thames was so frozen that many Hundred of Booths were built thereon Coaches in Term time went to and from the Temple to Westminster and foot Passengers as thick as in any Street in London There were Shops of most sorts of Trades There were also several Diversions as Bull-baiting Ninepin-Playing c. and a whole Oxe roasted on the Ice against White-hall date Feb. 4. The Earl of Danby brought to Westminster but was returned again to the Tower brought up the 12. and then Bailed His Majesty constituted Arthur Herbert Esq Rear-Admiral of England date 5 Thomas Archer Esq of Warwickshire submitted himself to His Majesty and Council date 6 John Hambden Esq Tryed for High-Misdemeanor and found Guilty of the same and the 12. Fined 40000 l. to the King date 12 The Earl of Powys the Lord Arundel of Warder the Lord Bellasis the Earl of Tyrone c. were Bailed date 14 Sir Sam. Barnardiston Try'd at the Guild-hall for Writing 4 Seditious Letters against the Government and was found Guilty and on the 17. was Fined 10000 l. Langley Curtis Tryed at Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamplet called The Night-Walker of Bloomsbury and was Fined Apr. 21. and stood in the Pillory date 27 The Count Anthoine Nigreli Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had his Audience at White-hall date Mar. 1. His Majesty went from White-hall to New-Market Henry Proger Esquire Serjeant-Porter was Knighted date 19 A Proclamation about Navigation The 26. A further Order of Council about the same date April 3. THe Lord Dartmouth came with His Majesty's Ships to an Anchor at St. Helens Road and the 8th came into the Downs date 5 The Court removed from White-hall to Windsor date 7 A Fire broke out in the Castle in Dublin which lasted three hours very violent and burnt a great part of the Castle date 13 William Bowes of the County of Durham Esq was Knighted date 14 Sir Leoline Ienkins resigned his Place of Principal Secretary of State and the King gave his Place to Sydney Godolphin Esq and on the 17. he was Sworn date 16 William Wright Alderman of Oxford was committed to the King's-Bench Prison for Publishing Scandalous Libels And on the 19. was Bailed date 21 James Holloway was Sentenced at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason to be Executed at Tyburn And on the 30th instant he was accordingly Hanged and Quartered date May. 2. A Tryal at the King's-Bench against some Gentlemen and Aldermen of Nottingham for a Riot there and they were found Guilty date 3 John-Dutton Colt Esq Tryed at the King's-Bench in an Action of Scand Magnat aâ—aiâ—st â—is Royal Highness the Duke of York 〈…〉 100000 l. date 〈…〉 the Commission for 〈…〉 it to his Royal Highness date 14 An Order of 〈…〉 Hicks-Hail against 〈…〉 date June 11. Francis Smith 〈…〉 Elephant Smith was Tryed â—â— Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamphlet called The Raree Show and found Guilty And on the 18. Fined 500 l. and to stand three times in the Pillory
de Pallavicini Envoy Extraordinary from the Republick of Genoua had Audience of the King and the 23. had Audience of the Queen the Queen Dowager and of the Prince of Denmark date 25 William Disnie Esq Tryed for Printing Monmouth's Declaration and found Guilty at a Commission of Oyer and Terminer in Southwark date 26 Rumbold the Maltster one of the Rebels that Landed with Argyle Tryed in Scotland found Guilty and Executed the same day date 29 Thomas Dangerfield being Convicted upon an Information for Writing and Publishing a most Villainous and Scandalous Libel called his Narrative received Judgment at the King's-Bench Bar That he should stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and before the Royal-Exchange That he should be Whipt from Aldgate to Newgate and from Newgate to Tyburn That he Pay a Fine of 500 l. and find Sureties for his good Behaviour during his Life Mr. Rich. Baxter for Writing and Publishing Scandalous and Seditious Annotations on the New Testament was Fined 500 Marks and to find Sureties for his good Behaviour during Life date 30 The Earl of Argyle Beheaded Arrived at Gravesend three Scotch Regiments from Holland date July 2. The Parliament of England Adjourn'd till the 4th of August next date 6 Monmouth and his Rebels routed date 7 The Lord Grey taken date 8 The Duke of Monmouth taken date 10 John Cotton of Botreaux-Castle in Cornwall Knighted date 12 A Proclamation for a Solemn and Publick Thanksgiving throughout the Kingdom for his Majesty's late Victories over the Rebels date 13 The D. of Monmouth the Lord Grey and a German Rebel sent to the Tower date 15 The D. of Monmouth was Beheaded date 18 Goodenough taken and brought to Exeter date 19 A Proclamation for the Lord De la mere to Surrender himself date 20 Henry Stere Esq Knighted at Whitehall date 22 D. of Norfolk E. of Peterborow and the E. of Rochester Installed Knights of the Garter at Windsor date 24 The Earl of Mulgrave Sworn of the Privy Council date 26 Was kept a general Thanksgiving for the Victory over the Rebels A Proclamation to Summon in George Speke Esq Francis Charleton Esq John Wildman Esq Col. Danvers and John Trenchard Esq The E. of Stamford the Lord Brandon and the Lord De la mere Committed to the Tower for High-Treason The Baron d' Ehrlenchamp Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Mentz had Audience of their Majesties date 28 The E. of Arlington dy'd at Arlington-House being in the 67. year of his â—ge date 30 The E. of Aylesbury constituted Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold date 31 The Earl of Fevershâ—â—n elected Knight of the Garter and Aug. 25. Install'd at Windsor The same day the E. of Berkely Sworn of the Privy-Council date Aug. 4. The Parliament met at Westm. and were adjourn'd again till the 9th of Novemb. next The same day in the Afternoon His Majesty went to Windsor date 8 The Mareschal d' Humieres sent by the most Christian King and the Count de Tonnerre by the D. of Orleans to Congratulate His Majesty's Victory over the Rebels had Audience of the K. at Windsor and the 9th of the Queen and the 11th of the Queen Dowager date 23 The Marquis de Velparaiso Envoy Extraordinary from the K. of Spain had Audience of the King at Windsor and the 24th of the Queen and the 28th had Audience of the Queen Dowager at White-hall and Sept. 13. of their Royal Highnesses at Windsor date 29 Sir Richard Bulstrode sent Ambassador to Brussels date Sept. 1. The Count de Thun Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of Leave of the King and the 2d of the Queen at Windsor and the 5th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall The same day Don Simon de Souza de Magethaens Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Portugal had Audience of the King and the 3d. of the Queen at Windsor date 2 Alicia Lisle Executed at Winchester for High-Treason in harbouring John Hicks a Rebel date 4 The Prince Mourbach Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Cologne had Audience of their Majesties at Windsor the 12 had Audience of Leave of the King and the 13. of the Queen and their Royal Highnesses at Windsor date 5 Francis Lord Guildford Lord-Keeper of the Great Seal of England died at his House at Wroxton in Oxfordshire date 7 A Proclamation for apprehending the Earl of Macclesfield A Proclamation for the due Execution of the Acts of Parliament for erecting the Post-Office A Proclamation for quieting the Post-master-General his Deputies and Assigns in the Execution of his Office date 11 Don Joseph de Faria Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at Windsor and the 19. of the Q. Dowager date 14 His Majesty went from Windsor to Winchester and the 18. returned again to Windsor date 17 Sir Leoline Ienkins Buried in the Chapel of Jesus-College in Oxon. date 20 The Marquis de Velparaiso Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Spain had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at Windsor and the 23. of the Q. Dowager at White-hall date 28 His Majesty taking into his Royal Consideration the many Eminent and Faithful Services which the right Honourable George Lord Jeffreys of Wem Lord Chief Justice of England had rendred the Crown as well in the late King's time as since His Majesty's accession to the Crown was pleased to make him Lord high Chancellor of England date Octo. 6. Their Majesties return'd from Windsor to White-hall Count Hamilton Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector Palatin had Audience of their Majesties the Q. Dowager and their Royal Highnesses at White-hall The same day the Baron Loe Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Tâ—ier had Audience of their Majesties and the Q. Dowager the 9th of their Royal Highnesses The 23. he had Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 7 The Heer Van Duyvenwoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at White-hall the 8th of the Q. Dowager and the 9th of their Royal Highnesses date 11 Sir Edw. Herbert made Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench His Majesty having appointed Sir Edw. Lutwich to succeed him in the Place of Chief Justice of Chester Sir Robert Wright removed to the Court of King's-Bench in the room of Sir Tho. Walcot and Sir Edw. Nevil made Baron of the Exchequer in his room Roger North and Oliver Montague Esquires both of His Majesty's Council at Law made the first Attorney the second Sollicitor-General to the Queen A Proclamation for the Parliament to meet the Ninth of November next date 16 Sir E. Herbert Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench Sworn one of the Privy-Council date 19 Hen. Cornish Esq William Ring Iohn Ferneley and Eliz. Gaunt found Guilty of High-Treason at the Old-Baily date 21 Viscount Preston Sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council The same day Paul Ricaut Esq was Knighted date 23 The Baron de Blomberg Envoy from the D. of Courland
W. Stapleton deceased date 22 Tho. Montgomery Esq Knighted by the King at Windsor Dr. Cartwright was made Bishop of Chester and Dr. Parker Bishop of Oxford date 23 His Majesty went from Windsor in his Progress towards the West and the 31. returned to Windsor again The famous Fortress of Buda was this day taken by the Imperialists which had been 145 years in the Possession of the Turks date 24 His Majesty came to Bristol about Five in the Afternoon date 27 Parted from Bristol about 6 in the Morning and arriv'd at Bridgewater about 5 After-noon date 30 A Soldier of Col. Trelawney's Regiment hang'd at Plimouth for running away from his Colours date Sept. 17. Edward Thornton a Soldier in the Regiment of the Right Honourable the E. of Huntington was Executed at Tyburn for running from his Colours date 25 The Honour of Knighthood conferr'd upon Tho. Fowle Esq by the King at Windsor one of the Aldermen of the City of London Afterward he and Sir Thomas Rawlinson were constituted Sheriffs of the City of London for the year following date Octob. 1. His Majesty return'd from Windsor to Whitehall date 8 The right Honourable the Earl of Tyrconnil Sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council in England A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 15 day of February date 17 Dr. Lloyd Bishop of St. David's Dr. Parker Bishop of Oxford and Dr. Cartwright Bishop of Chester were Consecrated at Lambeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury assisted by the Bishops of Durham Norwich Ely and Rochester date 21 Queen Dowager return'd from the Path to Somerset-House date 22 William Bridgeman Esq Sworn one of the Clerks in Ordinary to His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council in the Place of Sir Philip Lloyd deceased At the same time likewise was William Blaithwayt Esq constituted Clerk of the same Council and Sworn Richard Allebon of Grays-Inn Esq receiv'd the Honour of Knighthood and at the same time was constituted one of the King's Counsel at Law date 29 Sir John Peake Lord-Mayor of the City of London for the ensuing year 1687. Sworn at Westminster before the Barons of the Exchequer date Nov. 10. Sir Tho. Duppa Gentleman-Usher and Daily Waiter to His Majesty and others having brought an Action at Westminster against Sir William Stevens of the Isle of Wight for his Knight Fees the said Sir William Pleaded that his Knighthood was conferr'd on him without his consent To which Plea the Plaintiff Demurr'd and it was this day argued at the Common-Bar where the King's Servants had Judgment against him date 13 The Letters Patents for the Licensing of Pedlars and Petty-Chapmen repeal'd by the King in Council at White-hall date 16 Samuel Johnson being the last Term Convict of High-misdemeanours in Publishing two Seditious Papers had this day Judgment against him as followeth viz. To stand in the Pillory on Monday following at Westminster on Wednesday at Charing-Cross and the Monday after that at the Royal-Exchange To Pay a Fine of 500 Marks and to be whipp'd from Newgate to Tyburn The 20th day he was degraded from performing his Office as Minister of the Gospel The same day Mr. Attorney-General obtain'd a Fine of 1000 Marks against Edward Whitaker who was Convicted in 82. for justifying the Rebellion of Forty One and the Murther of King Charles the First date 22 The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till Febr. 14. next date 26 George Speke Esq adjudged to Pay a Fine of 2000 Marks upon his being Convicted of a Riot and rescuing John Trenchard from His Majesty's Messengers date 29 Richard Neale Esq constituted Sheriff of the County of Northumberland for the year 1687. was Knighted by the King at Whitehall date Dec. 1. Edmund Gardiner Esquire Deputy-Recorder of the Town of Bedford had the Honor of Knighthood conferred on him date 4 Sir Charles Cottrell laid down his Office of Master of the Ceremonies by reason of his Age and was succeeded by his Son Charles-Lodowick Cottrell Esq his Grandson John Dormer Esq being made Assistant-Master in his Son's Place date 18 Dr. Richard Raines Judge of the Prerogative Court made Judge of His Majesty's High-Court of Admiralty and at the same time Knighted date Jan. 1. The Heer Franciscus Knuydyt of Rotterdam Knighted date 2 The French Ambassador caused Te Deum to be Sung in his Chapel for the Recovery of his Master date 5 John Lord Bellasis Sidney Lord Godolphin Henry Lord Dover Sir John Ernley Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir Stephen Fox made Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High-Treasurer of England date 7 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 28th of April date 14 James Tillie of Pillaton in the County of Cornwall Esq Knighted date 21 The Count de Caunitz Envoy extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23d of the Queen Feb. 6. of Queen Dowager 28. Of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann and March 1. of his R. H. Prince George of Denmark date 22 Sir Tho. Jeffreys constituted Agent and Consul General in the Kingdoms of Valencia and Mursia and the Islands of Majorca Minorca Ivica and Sardinia date Feb. 2. The Lady Ann Sophia youngest Daughter of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and Princess Ann of Denmark dyed this day in the Afternoon having been ill about a Fortnight date 4 She was privately interr'd in the Vault of the Royal Family in Henry the Seventh's Chapel at Westminster date 6 His Excellency the E. of Tyrconnil arrived at Dublin appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland by His Majesty date 8 The Lady Mary another Daughter of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and the Princess Ann of Denmark dyed about seven at Night having been ill about three weeks date 9 His Majesty was pleased to constitute the Right Honourable the E. of Yarmouth Treasurer of his Houshold and the Right Honourable the Lord Waldegrave Comptroller of the same date 11 Ordered by His Majesty in Council that the Money which was collected for the Redemption of such of His Subjects as are Slaves in Barbary be immediately paid in date 12 The E. of Clarendon yields his place of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to the E. of Tyrconnil who was deputed thereto by His Majesty date 15 The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till the 28th of April next date 18 His Majesty was graciously pleased to confer the Honour of Knighthood upon Charles Cottrell Master of the Ceremonies and at the same time put about his Neck a Gold Chain and Medal the mark of his Office date 21 In the Evening the Heer Van Dyckvelt had private Audience of the King in His Bed-chamber March 3. Of Her Majesty 5. Of the Queen Dowager 6. Of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann of Denmark and 7. of his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark date Mar. 4. Ordered by His Majesty in Council that the Money which was Collected for the Relief of the distressed French Protestants be immediately paid into the Chamber of
London date 8 Colonel James Porter made Vice-Chamberlain of the King's Houshold date 11 Henry Lord Wardour sworn Keeper of the Privy Seal date 12 Mr. James Fitz-Iames the King 's Natural Son made Duke of Berwick Earl of Tinmouth and Baron of Bosworth The same day His Majesty was pleased to confer the Stile and Dignity of a Marquiss of this Kingdom upon the Right Honourable William Earl of Powys by the Title of Marquis of Powys The Lord Tho. Howard made Master of His Majesty's Robes in the place of Arthur Herbert Esquire date 18 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 22. of November date April 4. THis day was Publish'd His Majesty's gracious Declaration to all his loving Subjects for Liberty of Conscience date 13 William Grant Souldier in Captain Parson's Company Hang'd in Covent-Garden for running from his Colours date 15 Richard Cane of Sir Edward Hales's Regiment was Executed on Tower-Hill for running from his Colours Order'd a second time by His Majesty in Council that the Money which has been collected be Paid in for the Relief of the French Protestants date 16 His Majesty constituted Sir Robert Wright one of the Justices of the King's-Bench Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and Mr. Justice Powel was thereupon remov'd from the Court of Common-Pleas to the Court of King's-Bench and Mr. Baron Milton from the Exchequer to the Common-Pleas The same day Died his Grace George Duke of Buckingham at his House in Yorkshire date 22 His Majesty thought fit to remove the Lord Chief Justice Herbert to the Common-Pleas and the Lord Chief Justice Wright to the King's-Bench Sir Francis Withens one of the Justices of the King's-Bench having his Quietus date 26 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Lord President of the Council and one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State was Elected Knight Companion of the Garter a Place being vacant by the Death of his Grace the late Duke of Buckingham date 28 The Parliament met again at Westminster but was farther Prorogued till the 22. of November next The same day Sir Richard Allebon and Charles Inglesby Esq call'd by the King 's Writ to be Serjeants at Law took their Places The same day also Sir Rich. Allebon was Sworn before my Lord Chancellor one of the Justices of the King's-Bench and Mr. Seâ—jeant Powel one of the Barons of the Exchequer date May 5. A Proclamation for encouraging and better establishing the Manufacture of white Paper in England date 10 There having been formerly a Verdict obtain'd upon an Information of Barretry brought against Samuel Graunt Esquire by several of the Pariâ—hioners of St. Dunstan's whom he had sued for Tythes His Majesty upon his humble Petition directed Mr. Attorney-General to consent to a new Tryal which was this day had and the said Samuel Graunt acquitted date 19 His Majesty went with the whole Court to Windsor The same day the Heer van Dyckvelt had his Audience of Leave of the King and Queen and May 20 of the Queen Dowager date 23 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Install'd Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter in St. George's Chapel at Windsor date 30 His Grace the Duke of Berwick took his leave of the King at Windsor and began his Journey for Hungary intending to pass the Summer in the Imperial Army Edward Vaudrey Esquire that waits upon his Grace being at the same time Knighted date June 17. His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Embarqued with his Retinue on Board two of His Majesty's Yachts appointed to attend him in order to their passing to Denmark where he intended to stay about a Month. date 25 The Holland Mail Robbed between Colchester and Harwich date 26 Dr. Watson Bishop elect of St. Davids was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury being assisted by the Lord Bishop of Rochester and the Lord Bishop of Chester in the Chapel of Lambeth-House date 28 Captain William Phipps Knighted at Windsor for his good Service in bringing home a very considerable Treasure after it had lain in the Sea 44 years he having been presented to the King by his Grace the D. of Albemarle date July 2. A Proclamation for Dissolving the present Parliament date 3 This Day John Sparrowe Esq received the Honour of Knighthood at Windsor date 5 His Grace the Duke of Grafton Vice-Admiral of England went from London to the Gunfleet to take the Command of His Majesty's Ships with which he was order'd to receive the Queen of Portugal at Rotterdam and Conduct her to Lisbon date 11 A Proclamation for preventing the Exportation of Wool Wool-Fells c. date 25 There arriv'd at Windsor an Express from Rome that brought News of the Death of the Dutchess of Modena the Queens Mother of England She died July 19. in the 53 year of her Age after 11 days Sickness The Count de Caunitz had his Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 30 An Order for preserving the King's Game within 10 miles of Hampton-Court date Aug. 1. The Count de Caunitz had Audience of leave of Her Majesty at Windsor as he likewise had of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark the 29th of July date 14 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Landed at Harwich came to London the 15th after noon and went thence immediately for Windsor date 15 The Sieur Zeulestein sent from the Prince of Orange to make the Complements of Condoleance in his Highness's Name upon the Death of the late Dutchess of Modena had his Audience and Audience of Leave of their Majesties the Queen Dowager and her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark at Windsor date 16 Their Majesties left Windsor the King going to Portsmouth on his Progress and the Queen towards the Bath The 17th His Majesty arriv'd at Portsmouth The 18th about 5 in the Evening at Bath and about an hour after her Majesty arriv'd also at that place 22. About five in the Afternoon His Majesty arriv'd at Glocester 23. About Six in the Evening at Worcester 24. He came to Ludlow 25. About 5 in the Evening to Shrewsbury 26. to Whitchurch 27. About 4 in the Afternoon to Chester 29. To Holy-Well in Flintshire 30. To Newport 31. To Litchfield Sept. 1. To Coventry 3. To Banbury 5. About 5 in the Evening he arriv'd at Oxford 6. About 6 in the Evening at Cirencester the same day he came to Bath having met with very Dutiful Acknowledgments in all Places where he came The 12. their Majesties Dined at Bristol 14. The King went to Winchester 17. He return'd to Windsor Her Majesty staying something longer at the Bath having found a Benefit by it date 24 The Lord Spencer went Envoy Extraordinary to his Highness the Duke of Modena to make the Complements of Condoleance upon the Dutchess her Death in their Majesties Names The same Day Sir Francis Ratcliffe of Dilston in the County of Northumberland Baronet was dignify'd by His Majesty with the Title of an
Proclamations to forbid the English entring into foreign Service date 6 The Commissioners sate at Chelmsford to enquire after money levyed on Dissenters date 9 The Duke of Grafton arrived in the Downs date 20 Exeter new Charter brought down by the Mayor date Apr. 6. A Proclamation against exporting of Wool c. date May 4. An Order of Council signed by the Clerk of the Council for ordering the King's Declaration of Tolleration to be read in Churches on the 20th and 27th Instant being Sundays date 8 The King went to Chatham date 11 Chester Mail robbed nigh Coventry date 15 Captain Froud arrived at Plymouth from the West-Indies date 30 The Seir de Lente Envoy from the King of Denmark had his Audience of Congé date Jun. 8. The Archbishop of Canterbury and six Bishops more committed to the Tower for Petitioning the King not to reade the Declaration of Toleration in Churches date 14 Sir Roger Strickland with 20 Sail of Men of War in the Downs date 15 The Archbishop of Canterbury Bishops of St. Asaph Ely Chichester Bath and Wells Peterborough and Bristoll were brought to the King's-Bench Bar from the Tower where they were sent the 8th and arraigned tryed and acquitted the 29th of May Instant Prince and Princess of Denmark came from the Bath date 17 Appointed a Day of Thanksgiving for the Birth of the Prince of Wales that was said to be born on Trinity Sunday about 10 of the Clock in the morning Naples almost ruined by an Earthquake date 22 Seignior Garstorf Envoy from the King of Denmark had Audience date 23 Marquess Cattaneo Envoy from the Duke of Modena had Audience Seignior Zeuglestin Envoy from the Prince of Orange had Audience date 26 A Call of Sergeants viz. W. Leffant Iohn Rotheram V. Denn Sol. Lovell Sir H. Chancy W. Moses H. Tâ—inder H. Fuller and W. Tomson date 29 Tho. Jifford Mayor of Exeter Knighted date July 14. The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen went to kiss the hand of the young Prince of Wales the Recorder did present the Marchioness of Powis his Governerness with a Purse of Gold Thomas Elmes Esq Knighted date 17 Fire-works on the Thames for the Birth of the Prince of Wales date 18 James Duke of Ormond dyed in the 79th year of his Age at Kingston-Hall in Dorsetshire date 24 The King and Queen went to Windsor and went the third of August to Richmond and on the ninth to Whitehall date Aug. 4. The new Charter was brought to Newcastle upon Tyne date 12 Samuel Gerrard Esq Knighted The Mayor of Scarbrough tossed in a Blanket by a Captain that quartered in the Town Judge Allybone dyed date Sep. 2. Sir Robert Vyner dyed date 4 Sir John Shorter Lord mayor of London dyed and was buried the 12th at St. Saviour's in Southwark date 6 Belgrade taken by Storm by the German Forces date 8 Sir John Eyles sworn Lord Mayor of London date 9 Countess-Dowager of Feversham dyed at Tunbridge date 10 Lieutenant Coll. Beaumont Captain Paston and four Captains of the D. of Berwick's Regiment 〈◊〉 at a Council of War at Windsor cashier'd for not admitting of Irishmen into their Companies date 14 Tho. Lane of St. Lawrence Lane Knighted date 17 Prince and Princess of Denmark came from Tunbridge Coll. Bevile Skelton Esq sent to the Tower date 18 The King came from Windsor to Whitehall date 19 He went to Chatham date 20 The Queen and Prince of Wales came from Windsor to Whitehall date 21 The King's Declaration about the Parliament Sir Tho. Fitch that made Fleet-Ditch was buried at Eltham date 22 Came out the French King 's Memorials against the Pope and against the Emperour date 28 The King's Proclamation came out against the Dutch and the same day came out the King 's general Pardon date 30 The Bishop of London was restored date Octob. 2. The Charter of London restored by the Lord Chancellour and Sir W. Pritchard desired to take the Chair but he refused it The same day the general Pardon came out again with Alterations date 6 Sir I. Chapman sworn Lord Mayor of Lond. date 15 The Prince of Wales named at St. James's Chapel James-Francis-Edward date 17 A Proclamation and an Order of Council came out for restoring of Charters Liberties Rights and Franchises to all Corporations The Earl of Derby made Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and Lancashire date 19 The Prince of Orange set sail with 50 Capital Men of War 26 smaller 25 fire Ships 300 fly Boats Pinks c. for England but by a Storm that Night was driven back again date 22 The Birth of the Prince of Wales was examined before the Privy Council date 27 The Earl of Sunderland put out of the Council and Secretary of State date 28 The Lord Viscount Preston made Secretary c. in his room date Nov. 1. The Prince of Orange set sail with the Fleet that he had put out on the 19th of Octob. with about 100 small Ships more than was then so here was 500. date 2 A Proclamation against the Prince of Orange's Manifesto date 3 The Dutch Fleet sailed by Dover and lost a small Vessel of about 100 men date 5 The Prince of Orange landed at Torbay nigh Dartmouth in Devon with the Dutch Army about 15000 men date 13 The Lord Lovelace and thirteen of his party were taken at Cyrencester as they were going to the Prince of Orange date 16 Dr. Lamplugh Bishop of Exeter having lost Exeter on the Prince of Orange's coming came up to London and K. James made him Archbishop of York date 17 Eighteen Lords Spiritual and Temporal petition K. James for a Parliament date 17 The King went to Windsor in order to his Journey to Sarum date 26 K. James came from Sarum to Whitehall Coll. Bevile Skelton made Lieutenant of the Tower date 28 An Order by K. James for a Parliament to sit Jan. 15. The French King's Ordinance for a War with the Dutch came out date Dec. 11. Dyed at St. James's the Countess Dowager of Ossory date 12 A false Allarm of an Irish Massacre in and about London which Allarm spread over all England The Rabble up in several places for several days pulling down Mass houses and Papist's houses among others great mischief done to the Spanish Ambassadour's It ceased Decemb 12. The Lord Chancellour Jeffreys taken in Wapping and sent Prisoner to the Tower of London date 13 The Lords publish an Order to keep London and Middlesex quiet The Lords and Citizens waited on the Prince of Orange at Henley with an Address K. James stopped in a Smack nigh Feversham in Kent with him the Earl of Peterborough Sir Ed. Hales c. Four Coaches were sent for him and on the 16th he came to Whitehall on the 18th he left Whitehall and went to Sir Richard Head's nigh Rochester on the 23d he withdrew for France date 14 The Prince of Orange came to Windsor The Duke of Grafton assaulted in the Strand at the head of his
Proclamation for bringing in of Arms. date 2 The Convocation of Scotland voted the Throne vacant and on the 4th voted to settle the Crown on K. William and Q. Mary and on the 10th proclaimed them and declared against Bishops and made a new Oath of Allegiance to K. William and Q. Mary date 3 K. William passed three Acts of Parliament at Westminster Coll. Cunningham and Coll. Richards shipt their Regiments at Liverpool in Lancashire for Ireland Duke Frederick Mareschal de Schomberg and William Earl of Devonshire made Knights of the Garter Dr. Burnet Bishop of Sarum sworn Chancellour of that Order date 4 King William's Declaration to secure all Soldiers of English Pay though sent beyond Seas date 5 The Duke of Ormond installed Knight of the Garter Admiral Herbert sailed with his Fleet from Spithead date 6 Monsr d'Avaux the French Ambassadour made his publick entrance into Dublin and had his Audience of K. James II. at the Castle date 8 The Irish beat by a Sally made by the Protestants out of Colerain Charles Viscount Mordant since Earl of Monmouth Henry Lord de la Mere Sidney Lord Godolphin Sir Hen. Capell Rich. Hambden Sen. Esq made Commissioners of the Treasury date 9 Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol elected Bishop of Exeter K. William passed the Act for the Coronation Oath and 2 Acts more Dyed at Rome Queen Christiana of Sweedland date 10 Prince George of Denmark made Baron of Ockingham Earl of Kendale and Duke of Cumberland The Marquess of Winchester made Duke of Bolton William Bentinek Esq made Baron of Cyrencester Viscount Woodstock and Earl of Portland Viscount Faulconberg made Earl of Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Viscount Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Tho. Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir Geo. Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland date 11 K. William and Q. Mary crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England date 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to White-hall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations date 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland date 18 George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellour of England dved in the Tower of London and was buried in the Tower privately the Sunday night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court date 19 George Booth Esq Sir Richard Temple Sir John Worden Sir Robert Southwell Sir Robert Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs date 20 The Lords Address to K. William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Hen. Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Parry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Iun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise date 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen K. William passed six Acts of Parliament date 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy extraordinary from the Dukes of Lunenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissiones for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great solemnity in the Banqueting House at Whitehall to which place the Commissioners came by Post. date 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia date 29 K. William put out two Proclamations for prohibiting Seamen to serve foreign Princes c. date May 1. K. William passed at Westminster the Poll Act and two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland date 2 The Estates of Scotland adjourned to the 21st instant date 4 A Call of Serjeants viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Iohn Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Hen. Hatsell Iohn Blencow Peyton Ventris Iohn Powell Roger Bellwood Iohn Tremain Iohn Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just. Sir W. Dolben Sir W. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King 's Bench Sir Henry â—ollexsen Ch. Just. Sir John Powell Tho Rookeshy and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Bâ—ron Sir Ed. Nevile Nich. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just. of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General date 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden date 7 A Declaration of War against France came out A Proclamation against a Libell called The History of the Convention offering 100l reward to discover Author or Printer date 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery date 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to five Acts at Westminster date 13 A Proclamation for appointing Commissioners for the Poll Act and another to prevent false Musters date 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Admiral Herbert where he declared his Royal intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Capt. John Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King returned that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600l amongst the wounded c. Seamen A great Sally by the Protestants at Londonderry with success George Lord Meâ—â—ill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy Council Baron of Tâ—ys Earl of Brantford marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg date 18 About 120 Seamen came Voluntiers from Norwich to serve his Majesty and about 150 more went by Land to Portsmouth on the same account Robert Casor Master of the Advice a Cole Ship beat two French Prizes date 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice dyed in Newgate date 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle date 23 K. William's Declaration with an Order of Council for encouraging Seamen K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the fifth of June on the 19th all England over date 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent
to the Act for Toleration of Dissenters and two Acts more The Estates of Scotland read K. William's Letter to make them a Convention which they acccepted with thanks and adjourned to June 5. and ordered all their Members to meet then date 27 The Heer 's Engelenburg Witsen Odyck Citters and Dyckvelt Ambassadours extraordinary from Holland made their publick Entrance and on the 30th had their publick Audience at the Banquetting House at Whitehall date 28 K. William gave his Royal Assent to two Acts of Parliament Vice-Admiral Almonde arrived at Portsmouth with part of the Dutch Fleet. The Scanderoon Fleet came to Plymouth date May 30. The Dutchess of Albemarle arrived at Plymouth from Jamaica The Duke of Somerset was installed Chancellour of Cambridge at Northumberland Houâ—e in the Strand date 31 Major General Kirke set Sail from High-lake nigh Leverpole with his Forces for London-Derry date June 1. Admiral Herbert created Earl of Torrington and Baron Herbert of Torbay date 4 The Assistant Frigat with fourteen Merchant men from the West-Indies came into the Downs John Ashburnham Esq Created Baron Ashburnham of Ashburn-Hall in Sussex The Dutch Ambassadours had Audience date 6 The Dutch Fleet of Thirty Capital Ships came to the Spit-head date 10 Edward Mosely Esq of Lancashire Knighted date 13 Edinburgh Castle deliverd up by the Duke of Gourdon date 14 His Majesty set Sail from the Spit-head date 15 London-Derry made another advantageous Sally Major General Kirke came to the Lough before London-Derry date 16 The Fortress of Keyseawreart surrendered by the French to the Duke of Brandenburgh date 17 Above Eighty of the Clergy of London went in a Body to take the Oaths at Westminster-hall The Parliament of Scotland met and passed an Act to ascertain King William's Authority date 22 King William went to the Parliament at Westminster and passed Ten Acts. date 24 King William's Proclamation to offer one Hundred Pound to discover either Sir Adam Blair or Doctor Robert Grey for dispersing King James's Declaration date 25 John Studer was executed at Kingston for deserting His Majesty's Service date 28 King William went to the House of Lords and made a Speech to the Parliament date 30 King of Sweden's Envoy had Audience date July 5. An Act passed in Scotland to take away the Supremacy over Ecclesiastical Affairs date 6 James Ermendenger made Master of their Majesties Hand-Guns A Plot discovered to have fired Edinburgh and to have destroyed the Estates on the Eight instant on which discovery about Forty Persons were secured date 9 The Earl of Pembroke had Audience of the States of Holland date 10 There landed from Three French Men of War about Eight hundred Irish in Argile-shire in Scotland from Carrick fergus date 11 King William called by Writ to sit as Barons in the House of Lords Charles Lord Dursley and Robert Lord Viscount Lisle who took their places The Protestants at Inniskilling by a Sally beat a Convoy of four hundred and took two Firkins of money and fifteen Waggons of Ammunition and Provisions date 13 A Proclamation to offer Ten pound to discover any High-way man Robert Serle Esq appointed to be Consul of Leghorne date 17 Duke Schomberg left White-hall in order to his journey to Chester towards his Relief of Ireland date 20 Duke Schomberg came to Chester being received with great respect next day viewed the ground where the Camp was to be date 21 A French Man of War brought in as a prize to Plymouth which came from Ireland date 22 The Act for Abolishing the Episcopacy in Scotland was touched with the Sceptre date 23 The Spanish Ambassadour had his publick Audience date 24 About four of the Clock in the Morning her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Denmark was brought to Bed of a Son and on the Twenty seventh was Christen'd by the name of William by the Bishop of London at Hampton Court where his Majesty declared him Duke of Glocester date 25 King William passed nine Acts of Parliament date 26 Came out a Proclamation against exporting of Salt Petre. date 31 Martin Wiscomb made Consul of Cadiz and Saint Maries London-derry in Ireland was relieved after it was brought to that extremity that five hundred ninety one Bombs had been shot into the Town and six thousand dyed for want of Provisions and five thousand fighting men left in it the same night the Duke of Berwick with King James's Forces raised the Siege and went away burning all places they left behind date Aug. 1. A great fight in Scotland betwixt General Mackay and the Lord Dundee where the latter was killed date 2 The Parliament of Scotland Adjourned to the eighth of October Pope Innocent XI dyed in the 79th year of his Age and was the sixth buried at Saint Peter's Church at Rome after he had lain three days in the Church for publick view date 3 The Earl of Torrington with the Fleet nigh the Isle of Silly designed for the Coast of Ireland date 7 Four Ships went with Provisions from Highlake to London-derry date 8 Launceston in Cornwall did present an Address to King William being the first of any County of England date 12 Duke Schomberg set Sail from Highlake and on the thirteenth landed at Bangor in the North of Ireland with the English Forces date 15 A Fight betwixt Prince Waldeck with the English and Dutch Forces and Mareschal d'Humieres with the French where near two thousand of the latter were killed date 20 The fight at Dunkell in Scotland date 22 William Forester and James Forbes Esqs and Clerks of the Green-cloth were Knighted at Hampton Court date 27 Francis Blake of Ford Castle Knighted at Hampton Court date 28 Carrick fergus in Ireland surrendred to Duke Schomberg after four days Siege The North Male Robbed nigh Newington in Middlesex date 9 Mr. Walker late Governour of London-derry waited on their Majesties at Hampton Court where the King presented him five Thousand pound as a Reward The Earl of Levins is made Governour of Edinburgh Castle The Earl of Torrington with the Fleet at Torbay date Aug. 31. Mr. Walker late Governour of London-derry waited on King William at Hampton Court and presented an Address date Sept. 1. The Chester Male Robbed betwixt Highgate and Wheâ—stone date 2 A Proclamation Authorizing Commissioners for the Act of 12 d. in the pound date 9 Duke Hamilton sworn of his Majesty's Privy Council at White-hall date 13 Edward Smith Esq appointed Consul for the Canary Islands date 16 The East-land Fleet of 34 Sail passed by Weymouth date 20 Parliament met and Adjourned to October the 19th following date 25 The Dutch Ambassadours had their Audience of leave date 26 Sir John Holt Lord Chief Justice of England sworn of the Privy Council date 30 Sir Thomas Pilkington continued Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing year The King left White-hall towards his journey for New-Market date Octo. 1. The Fleet under the Earl of Torrington Sailed out of Torbay to the Spit-head date
of Winchester in whose Diocess it lies date Jan. 2. Master Montague His Majesty's late Ambassador in the French Court was admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 24 Joseph Williamson Esquire had the honour of Knighthood conferred upon him And was sworn one of the Clerks of His Majesty's Council in Ordinary date Feb. 6. This day arrived at Whitehall Sir George Downing His Majesty's late Ambassador to the States General date 7 Committed to the Tower date 14 Sir Robert Car made Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster date 29 His Majesty and Royal Highness c. were pleased to honour the Society of Lincolns-Inn with their presence at the Readers Feast Sir Francis Goodrich date Mar. 14. Sir Robert Holmes with six of His Majesty's Ships met the Dutch Smyrna and Streights Fleet convoyed by eight of their Men of War off of Portsmouth upon refusing to strike and lower their Top-sails fought them and took five of the richest of them date 15 His Majesty with the Advice of His Council was pleased to issue out His Declaration of Indulgence in matters of Religion for tender Consciences date 17 This day was published His Majesty's Declaration of War against the States General of the United Provinces date 18 Came to Whitehall Sir Edward Spragge His Majesty's late Admiral in the Streights date 20 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went down the River for Chatham date 28 THis day His Majesty's Declaration of War was Proclaimed against the States General of the United Provinces date Apr. 13. The Marquess Del. Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from his Catholick Majesty made his publick Entry date 16 The Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and was in pursuance of His Majesty's Proclamation Prorogued till October thirtieth next date 17 Henry Marquess of Worcester Arthur Earl of Essex Thomas Viscount Falconbridge and George Viscount Hallifax were admitted and sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 18 This day was held at Whitehall a Chapter of the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Earl of Lauderdale elected in the Order His Majesty was pleased to Create the Earl of Lauderdale Duke of Lauderdale the Lord Arlington Earl of Arlington the Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury and Sir Thomas Clifford Baron Clifford of Chidley date May 3. Sir Thomas Osborn Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 4 His Majesty being informed of the Arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at St. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron date 6 This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. date 7 His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Sussex returned this day to Whitehall date 9 The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Vâ—ering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice date 14 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward date 16 Anchored near the Falls date 17 Dutch Fleet off of Alborough date 19 This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gun-fleet date 21 His Royal Highness the Dutch wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay date 25 There happened a violent fire at St. Katharine's without the Iron Gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses date 28 His Royal Highness this day engaged the whole Dutch Fleet off of Southwold-Bay After a sharp dispute of about eight hours the Dutch Fleet gave way and retreated In this Ingagement was unfortunately lost that Noble and Gallant Sea-Commander Edward Montague Earl of Sandwich and Vice-Admiral of England As also Sir Fretchevil Hollis Captain Digby and Sir John Cox Died Sir John Trevor one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 29 Being the Anniversary of His Majesty's Birth and Restauration a new Conduit of a Noble Structure in the Stocks Market in London erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hour The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog At a Chapter held at Whitehall by the Soveraign and Company of the Honourable Order of the Garter were elected into that Order Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of St. Albans and William Earl of Bedford date 3 Was Interred at Little St. Bartholomew's Lâ—â—don the Corps of Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesty's Secretaries of State date Jun. 4. Was Interred at Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Boys Reer Admiral of the French Squadron dead of his wounds received in the last Ingagement date 10 The Body of Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Ingagement with the Dutch being found and taken up at Sea notice whereof being given to His Majesty His Majesty out of His regard to the great deserts of the said Earl and his unexampled performance in this last act of his Life resolved that at His charge he should receive the Rites of Funeral due to his great quality and merit date 15 Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter date 28 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich date 29 This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland date Jul. 3. This day the solemn Funeral of Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptsord towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Mayor of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the Northside of Henry the Seventh's Chapel Henry Coventry Esq sworn one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with Sir Robert Long admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 21 This day arrived the Duke of Buckingham the Earl of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States date 22 Arthur Earl of Essex began his Journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom in the room of the Lord Berkly date Aug. 1. Henry Earl of Euston afterwards Duke of Grafton married to Isabella the only Daughter of the Right Honourable Henry Earl of Arlington date 5 The Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom date 10 This day was that barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude date Sep. 17. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesty's late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht date 19 His Majesty issued out his Proclamation for further proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till
or Jesuit date Nov. 21. Mr. William Stayley a Goldsmith was tryed and condemned for Treasonable Words date 26 Executed at Tyburn denying the Fact for which he suffered date 27 Edward Coleman Esq was convicted at the King's-bench-bar and sentenced to dye date 28 A Proclamation to give Pardon and 200 l. to any person concern'd in the Plot if he will come in before the twenty fifth of December and discover date 30 His Majesty gave His Royal Assent to an Act to disinable Papists to sit in either House of Parliament date Dec. 2. Mr. Rich. Vaughan and Mr. I. Vaughan ordered to appear before the Lords and Bedlow to be present date 3 Mr. Rich. Vaughan committed to the King's-Bench and Mr. I. Vaughan discharged on Bayl. Edward Coleman Esq was executed at Tyburn avowing his innocence to the last date 7 Sir Ellis Leighton being accused by Otes appears at the Lords Bar where Otes having little to say against him he was discharged upon his Recognisance date 13 Mr. Whitaker committed to Newgate date 15 Mr. Nevil committed A false Alarum of the French landing in the Isle of Purbeck date 16 Commission of Lords went to examine Mr. Langhorn in Newgate Mr. John Thimbleby discharged by the Lords date 21 Mr. Prance a Silver-smith being accused by Bedlow to be one of the Murtherers of Sir Edmond Godfrey is apprehended date 23 Prance after some time owns himself guilty altho after he denys all again and accuses others as Assassinates whereof Green Berry and Hill are apprehended date 28 Mr. Dugdale formerly a servant to the Lord Aston sets up for another Evidence and gives in an Information to the Lords of strange things against his own Lord and several others Prance and Bedlow fall out about sharing the 500 l. reward for making the pretended Discovery of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Murther Come in Herefordshire discovered to be a Colledge of Jesuits date 30 The Parliament Prorogued to Feb. the 4th Father Beddingfield one of the pretended Plotters died in Newgate date Jan. 3. The Earl of Salisbury was sworn one of His Majesty's Privy Council date 4 T. Otes not content with ten pound a Week petitions for more date 8 The Earl of Clarendon sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 9 Otes tells the Lords in plain Terms That if they will not help him to more Money he must be forc'd to help himself date 11 Dugdale complains to the Council That one Mr. Fr. Gage of Staffordshire had aspersed him by saying He had run in Debt in Staffordshire and play'd the Knave and now pretended to make a Discovery of a Plot to heal himself Mr. Boyce acquaints the Council That being with Prance in Prison he told him in great Disorder that my Lord Shaftsbury had threatned If he did not agree with Bedlow in what concerned the Murther of Sir Edmund-Bury Godfrey he should be hang'd date 15 A Proclamation against Mr. Evers Mr. Gavan Mr. Gifford Mr. Levison Mr. Broadstreet all Priests and Jesuits with a Reward of 100 l. to take Mr. Evers and 50 l. any of the rest date 17 Mr. Adland condemned for a Priest but reprieved Pickering Ireland and Grove being brought to their Tryal in the Old-Baily and convicted of High Treason are sentenced to dye date 21 Mr. Arthur complains to the Council That his House being lately searcht by Bedlow there were five broad Pieces a Silver Seal and a Silver Egg taken out of his Counting-House date 23 Otes desires the Council to let him have all the Names of the Jesuits that he may sue them to an Outlawry date 24 Ireland and Grove executed at Tyburn denying the Fact for which they suffered The King of Sweden's natural Brother came in at Dartmouth date 25 The Parliament dissolved by Proclamation and another to sit the sixth of March next date 26 A great fire in the Temple date 28 Mr. Will. Aston refusing to be examined about a Wallet said by Dugdale to have been in Mr. Evers's Closet is sent for into Custody Otes tells the Council he suspects the Temple-Fire was a contrivance and that he hopes shortly to inform them further therein date 31 Mr. Foulk the Minister was executed at Tyburn date Feb. 8. The Earl of Sunderland was made Secretary of State in the place of Sir Joseph Williamson who resigned date 10 Robert Green Henry Berry and Lawrence Hill were brought to their trial for the Death of Sir Edm. Godfrey and convicted date 21 Green and Hill were Executed at Tyburn denying the Fact to the last date Mar. 1. Capt. Richardson the Keeper of Newgate denys upon Oath before the Council that he ever heard any of the three Persons executed for the Murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey confess the Fact date 5 His Majesty sent his Royal Highness a Letter to desire him to absent himself for some time whereupon his Royal Highness goes for Flanders date 6 The New Parliament sit at Westminster and choose Mr. Seymour Speaker date 12 The Parliament was Prorogued to the 15th instant date 15 The Parliament met again chose Serjeant Gregory Speaker date 20 The Commons send to the Lords to desire That Thomas Earl of Danby may be commited to safe Custody date 21 Prance's Examination read in the Lords House An Address to the King by both Houses for a Fast. Mr. Hill and Mr. Edwin attended the House of Commons Bar. The House of Commons desired his Majesty That Mr. Bedlow might have the five hundred pounds for the discovery of Sir Edm. Godfrey's murther well paid him date 22 His Majesty acquaints the Parliament of the removal of the Earl of Danby from his Office of Treasurer date 23 The House of Commons Address to His Majesty concerning the Earl of Danby's pardon date Mar. 25. MR. Ed. Sackvile sent to the Tower by the House of Commons upon a Complaint of Otes Mr. Edward Turner ordered to the Gate-house date 26 A Bill read in the House of Commons to Summon Thomas Earl of Danby to render himself to justice date 27 Mr. Redwood and Mr. Glascock ordered into Custody date 29 Rich. Tasborough Esq under Bail ordered into Custody date Apr. 1. The House of Commons ordered Mr. Sackvile to be released date 4 Articles of Impeachment of High Treason drawn up by the House of Commons against the five Lords in the Tower viz. William Earl of Powis William Viscount Stafford Henry Lord Arundel of Warder William Lord Petre and John Lord Bellasis Mr. Reading committed to Custody by order of the House of Commons date 7 Voted that a Bill be brought into the House of Commons to annex Tangier to the Crown of England date 8 The House of Commons Address to His Majesty for His Proclamation for apprehending of Thomas Earl of Danby date 10 A Commission of Oyer and Terminer is granted for tryal of Mr. Reading date 11 A General Fast throughout the Kingdom of England date 12 Elizabeth Oxley fir'd her Masters House and afterward said one Stubs prompted her to it date
Viscount Dursley and Earl of Berkley in the County of Glocester date 24 A Proclamation to Prorogue the Parliament to the 30th of October The Duke of Monmouth goes towards Holland date 26 His Royal Highness imbarqued in the Mary Yacht a second time for Flanders The King and Queen went to New-Market date Oct. 2. The Vicechancellor Proctors Doctors c. of Cambridge waited on His Majesty at New-Market date 7 His Royal Highness had leave to go into Scotland date 9 At Bridgwater the Tide rose so high that it over-turned all the Haycocks and filled all the Houses thereabouts the Fields and Roads being like a Sea date 12 Their Royal Highnesses with the Lady Ann and Lady Isabella arrived at White-Hall in their way to Scotland date 13 Their Majesty's came from New-Market to Whitehall date 15 The Parliament Prorogued to the 26th of January next The Earl of Shaftsbury removed from being President of the Council Sir Thomas Williams committed to the Gate-house by Order of Council date 16 The Lieutenancy of London came to Congratulate His Majesty's safe return from New-Market date 19 The Sieur Morstein Chamberlain to the King of Poland had his Audience date 20 Mr. Raymond and Mr. Lewis Sheriffs of London were knighted date 21 The Artillery Company nobly entertain his Royal Highness at Merchant Taylors Hall date 23 Tho. Dangerfield brought before the King and Council upon the Complaint of Roderick Mansel about some Papers said to be found in his Lodgings date 24 Dangerfield examined a Second Time in Council where the Keeper of Newgate affirmed He never had a greater Rogue in Custody date 25 The Earl of Radnor made President of the Council Sir Creswell Levins made Attorney General in Sir William Iones his place date 27 Their Royal Highnesses and the Lady Ann set forward on their Journey for Scotland lying this night at Hatfield Dangerfield being further examined is committed for Treason date 28 Their Royal Highnesses lodged at Biggleswade The Lady Ann returned to White-Hall date 29 Their Royal Highnesses lay at Huntington date 30 A Proclamation for the more speedy and effectual discovery of the Plot. A Proclamation against Treasonable and Seditious Books Their Royal Highnesses set forth from Stamford October 30th and arrived safely at Edenburgh in Scotland November 24th date Nov. 2. The Earl of Castlemain is committed to the Tower upon Dangerfield's Information Mris. Celier Mr. Gadbury and Mr. Rigaut are also sent to several Prisons upon his information date 4 The Countess of Powys is also sworn into the Tower by the same Villain Dangerfield The Earl of Peterborough appears before the King and Council being accused by Dangerfield date 7 Mr. Serjeant a Secular Priest had his Pardon A fight began by the English and Moors at Tangier that lasted eleven days date 9 Thomas Dangerfield gets his Pardon The Marquess de Aronches Ambassador from Portugal had his Audience on the Marriage of the Duke of Savoy to the Infanta date 12 A Proclamation for discovery of Jesuites Priests c. with a Reward of 100 l. for each brought in date 17 The Pope in Effigie attended with the Effigies of Sir George Jeffreys Mr. L' Estrange c. is pompously brought through London and carryed to Temple-Bar where they are all of them together with a loud Acclamation thrown into a Fire prepar'd for that purpose Henry Sidney Esq His Majesty's Envoy went for Holland A Great Fish appeared at Deal and was struck with a Hook but got away date 18 Five persons executed at Edenburgh for the murther of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews date 19 Laurence Hide Esq made 1st Commissioner of the Treasury An Indictment preferred against T. Oates for Sodomy Mr. Nappier committed to Newgate for a Priest date 21 The High-Constable of Waterford in Ireland killed by a Sentinel date 25 The Lord Viscount Conway created Earl of Conway date 28 The Duke of Albemarle made Captain of the King's Life Guards Mr. Tasborough set at Liberty upon his habeas Corpus The Earl of Mulgrave made Governor of Hull and Lord Lieutenant of the East-Riding of Yorkshire date 29 The Earl of Chesterfield made Warden and Lord Chief Justice in Eyre c. on this side Trent date Dec. 2. A Proclamation commanding all Papists to go ten miles from London The Earl of Tyrone committed prisoner to the Castle in Dublin date 5 Francis Guynne Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council in the Room of Sir Robert Southwell who had leave to surrender The Sieur Abraham Marin the Duke of Courland's Resident had Audience date 7 Mr. Plunket was committed to the Castle at Dublin date 11 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament to the 11th of November following date 12 A Proclamation against Tumultuous Petitions date 13 Mr. Sheres the Surveyor of the Mole at Tangier arrived at White-Hall date 17 Frank Smith the Factious Bookseller committed to Newgate date 18 Mr. Dryden Assaulted in Covent-Garden date 19 Sir Edward Wood His Majesty's Envoy to Sweden returned home date 20 The Letters Patents for making the Duke of Monmouth Master of the Horse revoked The Earl of Feversham made Master of the Horse to the Queen date 21 A Proclamation for the more effectual suppressing of Popery date 30 Their Royal Highnesses splendidly Entertained by the City of Edenburgh in their Town-Hall date 31 Sir Stephen Fox Sir Richard Mason Sir Nicholas Armorer Thomas Windham and Roger Pope Esquires made Commissioners for Master of the Horse date Jan. 6. Mowbray and Baldron pardoned date 7 Edward Deering Esq Knighted Mr. William Bankes taken into Custody on the Complaint of Baldron date 8 A great Part of Dover-Cliff fell about thirty yards in length and as much in breadth Mr. Gadbury the Astrologer informs the King and Council of what he heard Sir Robert Payton say of a Phanatical Plot. date 9 Mris. Celier accuses Sir Robert Payton of the same thing before the King and Council whereupon he is committed to the Tower Ordered that the Garrisons at Chepstow Dartmouth Chester-Castle Holy-Land St. Maws and Scarborough be disbanded The Attorney General ordered to prosecute the Authors and dispersers of false News date 12 The Earl of Sunderland the Earl of Essex and Mr. Secretary Coventry go to the Tower to examine Sir Robert Payton date 13 A Petition presented by some Persons for the sitting of a Parliament but the Presenters severely checked for it Sir George Carteret Vice-Chamberlain to His Majesty died in the 80th year of his Age. date 15 Somersetshire Wiltshire and Essex Grand-Juries rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament date 17 The Grand Juries of Middlesex London Dorsetshire Hartfordshire and Darbyshire rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament Seven Persons Arraigned for High-Treason at the Old Bailey on the statute of the 27 Elizab. and six of them Convicted date 20 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution about Prohibited Goods date 21 Oats and Bedlâ—w's Articles against Sir William Scroggs debated in Council and Sir
c. A Proclamation accordingly was ordered to be drawn up date 11 An Indictment of High-Treason upon Dangerfield's Evidence was preferred to the Grand Jury of Middlesex against the Countess of Powys but the Jury brought it in Ignoramus Mr. Edgar sentenced for Seditious words against the King to pay a Fine of 500 Marks date 12 Sir George Jeffreys Sir John Keeling Sir Francis Manley Sir Joh. Beynton Sir Rob. Wright Robert Hampton Edward West Thomas Walcot Edward Bigland William Rawlinson William Rugby Esquires took the Oaths of Serjeants at the Chancery Court in Westminster and on the 15th made a splendid Entertainment at Serjeants-Inn in Fleetstreet date 13 His Majesty had a Fit of an Ague which indisposed him two or three days at Windsor date 15 John Moyer Edward Marsey James Calighan and Daniel Finan were ordered to return into Ireland date 16 A Proclamation this Day published to Prohibit the Printing and Dispersing Pamphlets of News c. date 17 The Parliament Prorogued to the 1st of July next date 18 The Lord Aston Sir James Symmonds Mr. Heveningham and Mr. Peters were indicted at Westminster for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty date 19 Richard Tasborough of Flixton in Suffolk Esq indicted at Westminster for High-Treason and acquitted date 21 The Lord Stafford moved the Court for Bail but was refused date 22 Sir Henry Tichburn Mr. Rooper and Mr. Carill Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed date 24 Sir Miles Stapleton and Mr. Robert Howard were arraigned at Westminster for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty Mr. Tasborough and Mrs. Price Fined The right Honourable the Countess of Powys discharged Sir Robert Peyton and Mr. Bedingfield discharged Mr. Ratcliff Mr. Dormer and Mr. Blundel Bailed date 26 His Majesty came from Windsor to White-hall to the Council where was ordered 1200 Foot and 120 Horse to be sent to Tangier with speed and returned the same Night to Windsor The Earl of Clarendon Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council John Giles taken in Monmouthshire upon Suspicion for assassinating Mr. Arnold date 29 His Majesty's Birth-Day was kept with great Solemnity at Edinburgh Among other things were 50 old Men in Blew Gowns each of which had given him 50 s. being the 50th year of His Majesty's Age. date Jun. 2. The Earl of Rothes Lord Chancellor of Scotland made Duke of Rothes and Marquess of Bambreick Earl of Lesly Viscount of Lugtown Lord Achmuty and Cascuberry John Giles ordered by the Council to be brought to London date 8 His Majesty published a Declaration That he had never contracted Marriage with any but Queen Catharine and caused the Declaration to be entred in the Council-Book and on the 15th of June it was inrolled in the Chancery Don Phillip de Guarra made the Spanish Consul at London date 10 News from Tangier of the great Fight with the Moors who took several Forts at that time date 11 Mrs. Celier Tryed at the King's Bench for High-Treason and acquitted and Dangerfield a witness against her committed The Earl of Middleton appointed Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor date 12 The Earl of Mulgrave with the Earl of Plimouth the Lord Mâ—rdaunt and Lord Lumley imbarqued with the Forces for Tangier date 15 The Earl of Castlemain arraigned at the King's Bench Bar for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty date 16 News of a Cessation of Arms at Tangier for four Months John Culpâ—per was tryed at Westminster for High-Treason committed at Carolina and acquitted date 17 William Dawson of Azarly in the County of York Esq was Knighted date 23 The Earl of Castlemain was try'd at the King's Bench Bar for High-Treason Oats Dangerfield c. being Witnesses against him but the Jury not believing their Evidence his Lordship was acquitted His Majesty declared in Council That he had concluded a defensive Alliance with the King of Spain That more Forces were to be sent to Tangier And that the Parliament was Prorogued to the 22. of July date 25 The L. Aston Sir James Symmonds Mr. Heveningham Mr. Howard Mr. Peters all set at Liberty upon Bail till the next Term. Mr. Thomas Blood Mr. Edward Christian Arthur O Brian c. were indicted at the King's Bench Bar for a Conspiracy against the Duke of Buckingham and found Guilty date 29 Richard Radley Convicted for Scandalous words against the Lord Chief Justice Scroggs was sentenced to stand an hour at each Court at Westminster with a Paper on his Breast signifying his Offence and the same for 2 hours at Brentwood in Essex in Market time and to pay 200 l. for a Fine date 30 Sir Anthony Dean and Mr. Pepys discharged out of the Tower Sir John Gage Mr. Rooper Mr. Howard Mr. Heveningham c. are discharged from Prison The Heer Zitters Ambassador Extraordinary from the States of Holland had Audience Donald Cargile Hall c. apprehended at Queens-ferry in Scotland for Preaching against Kingly Government and Prelacy and disowning the King date Jul. 7. Dr. Howel's General History of the World was first Published in 2 Volumes fol. date 14 The Parliament Prorogued to the 23d of August date 17 John Giles being convicted at the Old-Baily for Assassinating Mr. Arnold was sentenced to stand 3 times in the Pillory Fined 500 Pounds and to give Sureties for his good Behaviour for his Life A Riot committed at the House of Count de Pertengue Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy while he was at Windsor with the King date 20 His Majesty and Royal Highness Supped at Sir Simon Lewes's at Fishmongers-Hall and next day went to Windsor date 23 A Rebellion of the Field-Conventiclers in Scotland led on by one Cameron is dispersed by Coll. Bruce and Cameron is slain date 25 The Earl of Mulgrave arrived at Windsor from Tangier date 30 Died at White-hall that most Honourable and Loyal Person Thomas Earl of Ossory and next day carried privately to the Abbey at Westminster date Aug. 2. The Lady Tempest and Mrs. Preswick were tryed at York-Assizes and acquitted but Mr. Thwing being tryed for a Priest was found Guilty at the same time date 5 Phineas Pett Esq made one of the Commissioners of the Navy and Knighted date 7 Sir William Temple nominated Ambassador Extraordinary to Spain date 9 Jonas Moore Esq Surveyor of the Ordnance Knighted date 18 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to Chatham and came back and Dined at Whitehall and in the Afternoon went to Windsor date 20 William Bedlow dy'd at Bristol The Parliament ordered to be Prorogued to the 21 of October following A Proclamation accordingly came out August 28. A Proclamation to give notice that George Carey Esq had no Letters Patents for setting out a Ship of Reprizal against the United-Provinces date 22 Arrived at White-hall his Highness the Electoral Prince Palatine date 26 Mr. Bethell and Mr. Cornish signed their Bonds to serve for Sheriffs of London date 31 A Chapter of the Garter was held at Windsor where the Sovereign being present there was Elected into the Vacancies of
that Order the Duke of Graston and the Earl of Salisbury date Sept. 3. Henry Savile Esq was Sworn Vice-Chamberlain to the King in the Place of Sir George Carteret deceased date 5 The Earl of Carlisle Governor of Jamaica arrived from Jamaica at Portsmouth date 8 The Elector Prince Palatine was Entertained at Oxford date 11 The Earl of Feversham made Lord Chamberlain to the Queen and the Lord Viscount Lumley Master of the Horse to Her Majesty The Lâ—dâ— d'Aâ—â—e Mother to the Countess of Sussex created Countess of Sheppey Mrs. Celier tryed at the Old-Baily for Publishing a Book call'd Malâ—â—e Defeated c. and found Guilty date 12 The Prince Elector Palatine Dined at Hampâ—m-Court and the same day came to White-hall date 13 Mrs. Celier sentenc'd to stand three times in the Pillory to pay 1000 l. and to continue in Prison till all this be done date 15 A Chapter of the Garter was held at Windsor the Sovereign being present where the Prince Elector Palatine was Elected Knight of that Order His Royal Highness Dined with the Artillery Company at Merchant-Taylors Hall date 16 Their Majesties and Royal Highness went to New-Market date 18 The Electoral Prince Palatine imbarqued in one of His Majesty's Yachts at Greenwich in order to his return Home News came that Vice-Admiral Herbert with several Men of War lay before Tangier date 22 Their Majesties Royal Highnesses and all the Court went from New-Market to Euston to the Earl of Arlington's date 24 Sympson Tonge committed to Newgate upon Oates his Complaint date Octo. 4. A Proclamation to Command Papists and reputed Papists to depart Ten Miles off London date 7 The King's Ships by order conducted the Prince of Parma Governour of the Spanish Netherlands to Ostend date 9 Mr. Shipton fined at Westminster 100 l. for defaming Oates Bedloe and Dugdale His Majesty and Royal Highness come from New-Market to White-hall date 14 The Heer Van Leeuwen Ambassador from the United Provinces had his Audience date 15 Sir Robert Carr Chancellor of the Dutchy Sworn of the Privy Council date 20 Their Royal Highnesses parted from White-hall for Scotland His Majesty accompanying them to Woolwich date 22 The Count de Tounn Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had his Audience The Parliament met at Westminster and chose William Williams Esq Speaker to the House of Commons date 26 Their Royal Highnesses arrived in the Frith Dangerfield gives his Information in to the House of Commons date 27 Letters dated Sept. 23. 1680. from Tangier give an Account of a great Success the Garrisâ—â— had against the Moors date 29 Order'd by the Commons that Dr. Tonge be recommended to His Majesty for the first Ecclesiastical Preferment that shall fall in his Gift date 30 A Proclamation for the further Discovery of the Popish Plot. Mr. Plunket on the 27th instant arrived at Chester being in Custody of a Pursuivant and this day is brought to London and committed to the Tower date Nov. 6. Mr. Jenison gives his Information in at the Commons Bar. date 9 Mr. Thomson of Bristol is order'd into Custody Turbervil gives his Information in at the Commons Bar. Capt. Ashby and another Captain with two Mates the Surgeâ—n and Thirteen Men are drown'd in the James at Kingsale date 10 Don Pedro de Ronquillo Ambassador from the King of Spain made his Publick Entrance date 11 Don Pedro c. had his Publick Audience in the Banquetting-House Hetherington Murphey and two Fitz-Geralds give in to the Commons their Information of a Plot in Ireland date 12 Hubert Bourk Tho. Samson Eâ—stace Commyns and Joh. Macnamarra give their Informations in to the House of Commons date 13 The Commons order an Address to be drawn up to His Majesty for the Removal of Sir George Jeffreys from all Offices James Skein Archibald Steward and John Spruell Arch-Rebels in Scotland being taken and Examined they justify'd Cargile's Excommunication of the King and said 'T was Just to Kill him his Council and Soldiers and Burn his Acts and Proclamations They justify'd the Archbishop of St. Andrew's Murther with other most horrid and bold-faced Treasons The Earl of Plymouth died of a Bloody Flux at Tangier date 16 Sir Fr. Withens struck out of the Roll and Sir William Waller put Burgess for Westminster date 17 The Pope attended with the Effigies of Sir George Jeffreys and Mr. L'Estrange c. is carried about the City in Procession a great Rabble attending and are all burnt together at Temple-Bar date 18 Will. Lewis gives in his Information to the Commons Bar. date 20 Capt. John Wetwang Knighted Alexander Farnese Son to the Prince of Parma arrived here date 22 A Comet seen at Falmouth for a Week together two hours every morning before day the Tail 20 Foot long December 10. it appeared at Portsmouth Dec. 16. at Falmouth Dec. 17. at Kingsale date 23 Mrs. Bedloe Widow to the late notorious Capt. Will. Bedloe the pretended Discoverer of a Popish Plot Petitions the Commons for a Maintenance in consideration of her Husband's Services date 24 The Commons order'd That the Loyal Sir Francis North Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas should have an Impeachment drawn up against him date 26 Order'd likewise by the Commons that upon Articles exhibited Mr. Seymour be impeached date 27 William Ellys Esq made by the Dean and Chapter High Bailiff of Westminster Sir William Waller by appointment of the Commons added to a Committee for preparing Evidence against the Lords in the Tower date 29 A most gracious Message sent by His Majesty to the Commons In answer whereto they order an Address to him about it date 30 William Viscount Stafford brought to his Tryal at Westminster-Hall by his Peers date Dec. 1. I. Skein A. Steward and John Potter Executed at Edenburgh for Treason date 2 A Proclamation for a Fast. date 3 The House of Lords ordered that all Papists do depart from London and Westminster date 7 W. Viscount Stafford found Guilty of High-Treason and Sentence of Death pass'd upon him date 9 The Earl of Tyrone committed to the Gate-House date 13 The Duke of Graston arrived at Falmouth from the Straights in the Leopard under the Command of Sir John Berry and the 23d at Deal date 14 The Commons order Sir Robert Peyton to be expelled the House date 15 Sir Robert Peyton kneeling at the Commons Bar is with an uncouth reproach turn'd out of the House The Commons Address His Majesty concerning Tangier The Sheriffs of London Petition and the Commons declare themselves contented that the Execution of William Viscount Stafford be performed by Beheading Resolved by the Commons unanimously that all the Judges be impeached date 16 Capt. Kirk arrived at White-Hall from Tangier and brought News of the Morocco-Ambassador coming over to conclude a Peace The Prince of Hanover arrived at White-hall date 29 William Viscount Stafford Beheaded on Tower-Hill insisting on his Innocence to the very last date 30 Resolved by the Commons that no Member of that
House shall accept of any Office or Place of Profit from the Crown upon pain of being expelled the House date Jan. 3. Edward Seymour Esq prefers an Answer to the Impeachment against him and desires his Tryal may be speedy The King returns a gracious Message to the Commons in answer to their Address about Tangier date 4 A Speech called The Noble Peer's Speech was Burnt by the common Hangman at the Royal Exchange and in the Palace-yard in Westminster date 6 The Earl of Tyrone's Impeachment order'd date 10 His Majesty went to the House of Lords in his Robes and sent for the House of Commons and then he pass'd three Acts and Prorogued the Parliament to the 20th instant date 18 A Proclamation for dissolving the Parliament and calling another at Oxford March 21. next date 21 Charles Count Palatine of the Rhine and Prince Elector being Elected to the Garter at White-hall Sept. 15. last was this day installed at Windsor in the 4th Stall on the Princes side by Proxy and Commission date 22 George Treby Esq Recorder of London was Knighted date 23 At Portsmouth was staved 30 Hogsheads of French Wine and burnt 1200 yards of French Linen date 25 Certain Lords Petition His Majesty that a Parliament may be called Sir Robert Peyton goes to Mr. VVilliams the late Speaker's Chamber and Challenges him date 26 The Earl of Oxford the Earl of Chesterfield and the Earl of Ailesbury were Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 27 Robert Napier Junior Esq High Sheriff of Dorsetshire Knighted Eliz. Freeman the Maid of Hatfield pretends a Vision date 28 Mr. Williams complains to the Council and Sir Robert Peyton is sent to the Tower The Depositions of the Irish Witnesses are carried to the Council by Mr. Warcup date Feb. 1. The Lords of the Council at Edenburgh having order'd the College of Edenburgh to be shut up for some Misdemeanour of the Students did this day give leave to have it opened on Conditions date 2 Edward Earl of Conway made Secretary of State date 7 About Falmouth some Persons having set fire to some Furrs caused a terror to a great many Persons at a distance thinking the Earth was on fire Signior de Vignola Resident of Venice had his Audience date 16 Sir Creswell Levins made Judge of the Common Pleas. Sir Robert Sawyer made Attorney General An Order of Council to encourage the Plantation-Trade date 21 The Lord Shandois Ambassador for Turkey arrived at Deal and went on Board the Oxford Frigat for his Voyage and sailed out of the Downs the 28th instant with 16 Merchants Ships under her Convoy date 28 Edw. Fitz-harris Esq is siezed by Sir William Waller brought before the King and Council examined before them for writing a Treasonable Libel against the King and committed to the Gate-house for it date Mar. 2. Edward Fitz-harris removed from the Gate-house to Newgate in order to his Tryal The Lady Elizabeth youngest Daughter to his Royal-Highness died at St. James's date 7 The Artillery Company waited on His Majesty to acquaint him with their Choice of Officers date 9 The Earl of Craven Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 11 The Prince of Hanover parted from England date 12 His Majesty went to Windsor date 14 Their Majesties went to Oxford date 15 The English lost their Factory of Amoy in the East-Indies date 17 The Burgesses for London set out for Oxford attended with a Croud having Ribbands in their Hats with these words woven in them No POPERY No SLAVERY date 21 The Parliament meets at Oxford and the Commons choose Mr. Williams for their Speaker His Majesty is sollicited by the Earl of Shaftsbury and others about Mr. Fitz-Harris date Mar. 25. AN Information read in the House of Commons against Mr. Fitz-Harris order'd to be Printed and thereupon by them he is impeached of High-Treason date 26 The Impeachment of Mr. Fitz-Harris sent up by the Commons to the Lords but they reject it Voted by the Commons that the Lords throwing out the Impeachment of Mr. Fitz-Harris is a denial of Justice date 28 His Majesty dissolves the Parliament and that Night went to Windsor date 29 His Majesty and the Queen came to White-hall date Apr. 7. At a Chapter at White-hall Charles Duke of Richmond was Elected Knight of the Garter and on the 18th instant was installed at Windsor date 8 His Majesty published his Declaration touching the Causes that moved him to Dissolve the two last Parliaments date 13 This Day Mr. L'Estrange began to Publish his Observators a Work in those difficult Times altogether as perillous to himself as serviceable to the Crown wherein steering by the undoubted Maxims of Policy he stemm'd the Tide of a Popular Current and kept Mens Loyalty steddy against all the Blasts of a Democratical Hurricane An irrefragable Instance of what Learning and Parts are able to do manag'd with an honest Resolution date 15 Francis Smith commonly known by the name of Elephant Smith was by Order of the Council-Board committed to Newgate for High-Treason date 19 Tho. Dereham Esq Resident at Tuscany was Knighted date 20 The Instalment of the Duke of Richmond Knight of the Garter date 25 Titus Oates had his Pension cut short date 26 Mr. Edw. Fitz-harris indicted at Westminster for High-Treason date 27 The Right Honourable Laurence Hide Esq first Commissioner of the Treasury was created Visc. Hide of Kenilworth and Baron of Wotton-Basset date 28 His Majesty and the whole Court went to Windsor date 30 Mr. Fitz-harris brought to his Tryal at the King's Bench Westminster and demurr'd to the Jurisdiction of that Court. date May 4. Mr. Fitz-harris at the second time of his Tryal produces a Plea signed by Council whereto the Attorney General demurr'd date 7 The Demurrer was argued date 10 A motion by the Attorney General for Judgment upon the Plea date 11 The Attorney General 's Demurrer held good Mr. Fitz-harris's Plea over-rul'd who pleading Not Guilty obtained time of the Court to bring in his Witnesses date 14 Heneage Lord Finch Lord Chancellor of England created Earl of Nottingham The Earl of Danoy mov'd for Bail but was deni'd date 16 A Proclamation promising 10 l. to any Person that should Apprehend any Highway-man to be paid 15 days after Conviction An Indictment of High-Treason found against the Earl of Danby upon Mr. Fitz-harris's Evidence date 17 Tho. Kirke Esq made Consul of Genoua date 26 His Majesty went to Rochester and to Chatham to view the Navy and the Dock Richard May Esq and Capt. John Farrington of Chichester Knighted date Jun. 3. Capt. Langston arrived from Tangier with the Articles of Peace concluded by Sir James Lesly for 4 years with the Emperor of Morocco date 5 Mr. Thomas Ashenden did publickly make his Recantation in the Cathedral Church in Peterborough at the time of Divine Service for writing an abuse on the Lord's Prayer Creed and Ten Commandments date 8 Oliver Plunket Titular Archbishop of Dublin was found Guilty
of High-Treason at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster His Majesty came from Windsor to Council at White-hall and returned that Night to Windsor date 9 Edward Fitz-harris Esq was found Guilty of High-Treason at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster date 12 William Lord Howard of Escrick was committed to the Tower on the Information of High-Treason against him date 15 At Lime in Dorsetshire was publickly staved several Tuns of French Wine Pursuant to the Act. Sentence of Death passed on Oliver Plunket and Edward Fitz-harris at the King's-Bench Bar. date 17 The Grays-Inn Address presented to the King by young Sir Will. Scroggs and Mr. Fairberd date 20 The Lord Howard of Escrick denied by the Court of King's-Bench to be Bailed date 21 The Buckingham Address presented by Mr. Charles Blunt c. date 22 His Majesty sent a Commission to Scotland to his Royal Highness to represent his Person and bear his Authority during the Parliament date 26 A Proclamation against Ships going out without Convoys date 29 John Rouse and Stephen Colledge were apprehended and committed to the Tower for High-Treason date July 1. Oliver Plunket and Edward Fitz-harris were Drawn on Sledges to Tyburn and there Hanged and Quartered date 2 Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury was apprehended at his House in Aldersgate-street and brought before the Council who committed him to the Tower for High-Treason date 8 Stephen Colledge the Joiner return'd Ignoramus at the Old-Bailey Edward Whitaker was apprehended and committed to the Tower for High-Treason A motion made in Court by the London Grand-Jury that the Condemned Priests in Newgate be speedily executed date 11 There came advice that Sir Richard Dutton was safely arrived at Barbadoes at his Government date 12 The Privy Council order a Committee to view the Earl of Shaftsbury's Papers siezed by Mr. Guynne who find the wicked Association among them date 13 The Lady Anne parted from White-hall to go to visit their Royal Highnesses in Scotland date 15 Stephen Colledge was indicted at Oxford for High-Treason and the Grand-Jury found the Bill date 19 The Lady Anne arrived in Scotland date 20 Sir Miles Stapleton was Tryed at York Assizes for High-Treason and the Jury brought him in Not Guilty date 23 His Highness the Prince of Orange arrived at White-hall and Dined at Sir Stephen Fox's and then went to Windsor The 28th his Highness came from Windsor to Arlington-House the 29th Dined with the Duke of Albemarle and the 30th return'd to Windsor Aug. 3. came from Windsor to Arlington-House the 4th he went to New-hall and on the 5th he went to Harwich in order to imbark for Holland date 27 Cargile the great Rebel at Bothell-Bridge was Hanged at Edenburgh high-Cross date 28 The Parliament opened in Scotland date 30 Sir Philip Carteret created Baron Carteret of Hawnes in the County of Bedford date Aug. 4. The Loyal London Apprentices dined at Sadlers-Hall His Majesty sent them a Brace of Bucks date 5 Christopher Buckle of Surrey Esq was Knighted at Windsor date 13 John Wilmore was apprehended for High-Treason the 16th he was Examined before the Council and sent to the Tower date 14 The Parliament of Scotland passed two Acts. Stephen Colledge sent from the Tower to Oxford there to take his Tryal date 18 Stephen Colledge commonly known by the name of the Protestant Joiner was Tryed at Oxford and condemned for High-Treason date 27 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Windsor to White-hall date 30 Titus Oates for his Impudence is turn'd out of his Lodgings at Court and forbid the Council Chamber date 31 Colledge Executed at Oxford date Sep. 5. Don Joseph de Faria Envoy from Portugal had his Audience date 6 George Rainsford of Lincolns-Inn Esq was at White-hall Knighted date 7 An Order of the King in Council to assist distressed Protestants that fly from their Country for Conscience sake date 10 Their Majesties went to New-Market date 27 Their Majesties were Entertained by the University at Cambridge Mr. George Witheridge was committed to the Gate-house for High-Treason date 29 Sir John Moore after a long and tedious Pole carried it by about 300 Votes for to be Lord Mayor of London to the confusion of the factious Party date Oct. 5. Some Papers delivered to the Earl of Shaftsbury upon his Petition to the King and Council date 9 His Royal Highness undertook his Journey to Glascow and Dumbarton date 12 Mr. Samuel Wilson committed to the Gate-house for High-Treason date 19 John Rouse was indicted at the Old-Baily for High-Treason where Eight Witnesses swore matter of Fact positively against him yet the Jury would not find the Bill The French Church in London and the Savoy returned His Majesty thanks for his Declaration in favour of the French Protestants date 20 The Moscovite Ambassador came to Plimouth date 29 Sir John Moore sworn Lord Mayor of London date Nov. 6. An Account came that the James Galley and Adventure had taken the Half Moon and the Two Lions and Crown of Algiers two of their best Ships Major George Vernon was Knighted at Whitehall date 9 A Proclamation against Exporting of great Guns out of this Kingdom date 12 Francis Smith was tryed at Guildhall and found Guilty of Printing of a Seditious Pamphlet called The Noble Peer's Speech date 14 The Earl of Tyrone Bail'd date 15 Queen Katharine's Birth-day kept at Court where at Night there was a Mask date 16 Mr. Frederick Harvey was committed to Newgate for High-Treason A Proclamation to restrain all but the East-India Company from trading to the East-Indies date 21 The Moscovite Ambassador made his Publick Entrance through London and on the 23d had his Audience date 24 The Earl of Shaftsbury was this day indicted at the Old-Baily and tho there was full and clear Proof of matter of Fact against him by Eight or Ten Witnesses yet the Grand-Jury would not find the Bill date 30 Mr. Firmin settles some French Protestants at Ipswich date Dec. 4. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London and the Justices of Middlesex ordered to put the Laws in Execution against unlawful Meetings the King in Council declaring this Order to extend also to the Country date 15 The Duke of Grafton chose by the By-Corporation of Trinity-House to be one of their Elder Brothers date 18 Turberville the Evidence dy'd of the Small Pox. date 19 The Earl of Argile was Tryed and found Guilty of High-Treason but Judgment was respited who presently after made his Escape out of the Castle of Edenburgh where he was a Prisoner in a disguise On the 23d Sentence passed on him for Execution for High-Treason when he should be taken date 30 The Duke of Grafton constituted Collonel of the first Regiment of the Foot Guards which was Coll. Russel's date Jan. 3. Sympson Tonge declares that his own Father Dr. Tonge and T. Oates were the Contrivers of the Popish Plot. date 5 The Ambassador from the King of Fez and Morocco made his Publick Entrance through the City
and the Royal Exchange date 9 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council date 13 Gilbert Staunton Fined at Westminster-Hall 380 l. for carrying Letters contrary to the Statute date 14 King Charles 2d interred in Henry the 7th's Chapel at Westminster date 15 Duke of Ormond made Lord Steward Earl of Arlington Lord Chamberlain Viscount Newport Treasurer the Lord Maynard Comptroller Hen. Savile Esq Vice-Chamberlain of the Houshold in which Offices they respectively served King Charles the Second date 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute the Earl of Rochester who was then Lord President of his Council Lord High-Treasurer of England and accordingly gave him the White Staff and the 19th he took the usual Oaths on that Occasion before the Lord Keeper at Westminster date 18 The Marquis of Hullifax made President of the Council Earl of Clarendon Privy Seal the Duke of Beaufort Lord President of Wales and the Right Honourable the Lord Gâ—dolphin Lord Chamberlain to the Queen The same day Hen. Bulkeley Esq was appointed Master of the Houshold Sir Stephen Fox Eldest Clerk of the Green-Cloth Sir William Boreman second Clerk of the same Sir Winston Churchill eldest Clerk Comptroller and Sir Richard Mason youngest Clerk Comptroller in which Places they served the late King date 23 The Count Serclâ—es de Tïlly Envoy from the Marquis de Grana had his Audience at White-hall The second of March had Audience of the Queen Dowager and Mar. 15. had Audience of leave date Mar. 8. William Haman Esq Mayor of Bristol Knighted date 9 The Mareschal de Lorge and the Marquis d' Estampes had Audience of the Prince of Denmark Apr. 1. they had Audience of Leave date 11 Monsieur d' Ebrenschil sent by the King of Denmark to Congratulate His Majesty's Accession to the Crown and likewise to notifie the Death of the Queen Mother of Denmark had Audience of their Majesties and the Queen Dowager at White-hall and April 3. 85. had Audience of Leave date 20 By Order of King and Council a reward of Ten Pound to be given to any that should apprehond a Highway-man so as he might be brought to Justice date 22 Marmaduke Dayrel Esq Knighted date Mar. 27. THe D. of Queensborough and the Earl of Perth in Scotland Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council in England date Apr. 5. Monsieur de Launâ—y Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Zell had his Audience as also Monsieur Spanheim Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Brandenburgh date 6 The Count de la Trinité Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Saâ—â—y had Audience of His Majesty date 10 The Baron de 〈◊〉 Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Brunswick Wâ—â—â—embuttâ—â— â—â—d Audience of the King at White-hall date 11 Monsieur de la Rouere Envoy from the Dutchess of Modena had Audience of His Majesty and May 3. had his Audience of Leave date 20 The Heer Van Duyvenvoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces had their Audience of their Majesties and the 21. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-house And the 30th had Audience of their Royal Highnesses date 21 The Earl of Peterborough Sworn Groom of the Stole of His Majesty date 23 This Day being the Festival of St. George the Coronation of their Sacred Majesties King James the Second and Queen Mary was Perform'd at Westminster date 30 His Majesty was pleased to confer the Honor of Knighthood upon Roger L'Estrange Esq in Consideration of his eminent and unâ—â—aken Loyalty to the Crown in all Extremities and as a Mark of the singular Satisfaction His Majesty had in his present as well as past Services with repeated Declarations of Royal Grace and Bounty towards him date May 6. The Duke of Norfolk constituted Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at Whitehall The same day the Baron de Reek Envoy from the D. of Hanover had Audience of the King the 8th of the Queen and the 10th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall date 9 This day Titus Oates who under pretence of a Popish Plot had Sworn several Persons out of their Lives was tryed upon two several Indictments for Perjury and upon a full and clear Evidence was Convicted of Perjury upon both the said Indictments date 10 The Baron de Velbrâ—câ—e Envoy from the D. of Newburgh and the Baron de Kettler Envoy from the â—antgrave of Hesse-Cassel had Audience of the Queen having had Audience of the King the 8th and the 17th had Audience of the Queen Dowager date 13 Prince George Radzevil Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of His Majesty the 17. of the Queen Dowager and their Royal Highnesses The Heer Heynsius the Heer Goes van Absâ—â—ade the Heer Vander Heurel and the Heer Borselle Vander Hoogen Deputies of the States-General of the United Provinces the Heer Hooft the Heer Van Horn the Heer Van Blocquery and the Heer Paetz Deputies of the Dutch East-India Company had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Titus Oates being brought to the King's-Bench Bar the Court awarded Judgment against him as follows That he should be divested of his Canonical Habit for ever That on Monday following he be carried round Westminster-Hall with a Paper on his Head declaring his Offence in these Words Titus Oates Convicted upon full Evidence for two Horrid Perjuries And that afterwards he stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and on Tuesday before the Royal-Exchange That on Wednesday he be whip'd from Aldgate to Newgate by the Common Hangman and on Friday following from Newgate to Tyburn That he stand in the Pillory every 24th of April during his Life before Tyburn every 9th of August in the Palace-Yard at Westminster every 10th of Aug. at Charing-Cross every 11th of Aug. at Temple-Bar and every 2d of Sept. before the Royal-Exchange That he Pay a Fine of 1000 Marks for each Perjury and that he suffer Imprisonment during Life date 19 The Parliament met at Westminster and chose Sir John Trevors their Speaker date 20 Earl of Argyle Landed at Cample-town in Scotland in an Hostile manner date Jun. 1. The Princess Anne of Denmark Deliver'd of a Daughter at White-hall named Mary Christen'd by the Lord Bishop of London date 3 The Marquis de Cattaneo Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had Audience of His Majesty date 5 The Lord Landsdown return'd from his Embassy to the K. of Spain date 9 The Count de Martinitz Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23. had his Audience of Leave date 11 James late Duke of Monmouth Landed at Lime in Dorsetshire with about a Hundred and fifty Rebels date 15 A Proclamation against spreading of a traiterous Declaration Publish'd by James D. of Monmouth date 17 The E. of Argyle is deserted by the Rebels and taken date 18 The Earl of Peterborow Elected Knight of the Garter date 19 The Marquis Augustin
had the 17. Audience of the King the 18. of the Queen the 19. of the Queen Dowager and this day of their Royal Highnesses Earl of Mulgrave made Lord Chamberlain in the Place of the Earl of Aylesbury who died the 20th at Ampthil in Bedfordshire Henry Cornish Esq Executed in Cheapside over against Kingstreet Elizabeth Gaunt Burnt at Tyburn and Edward Lindsey Hanged on Tower-Hill for running away from his Colours date 30 The Earl of Plimouth Sworn one of the Privy-Council Richard Nelthorp executed before Grays-Inn and John Ayloff before the Temple-Gate for High-Treason date Nov. 6. An Order Prohibiting the making of Bonfires or other Fire-works without particular Permission date 9 This Day the Parliament met at Westminster date 20 The Parliament Prorogued till Feb. 10. following date 28 The Lord Brandon Gerard before found Guilty of High-Treason had this day Sentence pass'd upon him but was after Pardon'd date Dec. 4. The E. of Sunderland Principal Secretary of State made President of the Council date 9 Charles Bateman found Guilty of High-Treason had Sentence pass'd upon him the 11th and the 18. Executed at Tyburn date 13 Robert Nightingall Esq High-Sheriff of Norfolk Knighted date 15 The Signior Zeno and Signior Giustiniani Envoys Extraordinary from the Republick of Venice made their Entry and the 18th had Audience of their Majesties the 22. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-House and the 23. of their Royal Highnesses at White-hall date 16 The E. of Clarendon set forward for Ireland being made Lieutenant thereof date 18 Viscount Tiviot Col. Rob. Philips and John Evelyn appointed to Execute the Office of Privy-Seal during the Earl of Clarendon's Absence date 20 Theophilus E. of Huntington made Lord Chief Justice and Justice Eyre of all His Majesty's Forests Chaces Parks and Warrens on the South-side Trent in the room of the Earl of Chesterfield date 29 The Bishop of Durham Sworn Dean of His Majesty's Chapel-Royal and the Bishop of Rochester Sworn Clerk of the Closet date 30 John Hambden Try'd for High-Treason cast himself upon the King's mercy date Jan. 3. The Marquis Capponi Envoy Extraordinary from the great Duke of Tuscany had Audience of their Majesties the 4th of the Queen Dowager and the 6. of her Royal Highness and the 7th of his Royal Highness and Feb. 2. had his Audience of Leave of their Majesties date 8 The Bishop of Durham Sworn of the Privy-Council The Parliament Prorogued by Proclamation till the 10th of May next date 13 The Signior Zeno and Signior Giustiniani had their Audience of Leave of their Majesties the Queen Dowager the 15. of her Royal Highness and the 16. of his Royal Highness date 14 The Lord De la mere being Try'd at Westminster for High-Treason the Lord Chancellor Jeffreys constituted Lord High-Steward for that purpose was acquitted the Evidence against him appearing to be plainly perjur'd date Feb. 4. Dr. Edmand King Knighted by His Majesty in his Bed-Chamber date 7 Tho. E. of Stamford Bail'd out of the Tower date 10 Tho. Saxon found Guilty of Perjury had his Sentence the 12th Mr. Philibert Vernatti Attainted by Utlawry for the Death of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey was acquitted Dr. Edes of Chichester found Guilty of High-Misdemeanours and committed to the King's-Bench The same day the Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till the 10th of May next date 13 Sir Tho. Genner made one of the Barons of the Exchequer Sir Henry Bedingfield one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas in the Place of Judge Levinz and John Holt of of Grays-Inn Esq Knighted and made Recorder in the place of Sir Tho. Genner date 23 John Bucknall of Oxlie in Hertf. Knighted date Mar. 10. A Proclamation for a general Pardon date 22 Major Martin Beckman Knighted date Apr. 3. date 6 THomas Earl of Stamford Pardon'd A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament till the 18th of September next date 12 Two of the King's Mails from Holland robbed near Ilford by two Horsmen date 15 A Proclamation giving leave to both Natives and Strangers to Transport Woollen Manufactures to all Places excepting Dort and Hamburgh till the 25th of Decemb. next date 21 Sir Tho. Jones W. Montague Esq Sir Job Charleton and Sir Edward Nevill had their Quietus And Sir H. Bedingfield made L. C. J. of the Common-Pleas Sir Edw. Atkins Sworn L. C. B. of the Exchequer Sir Edw. Lutwich Sworn one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas and Rich. Heath Esq made a Baron of the Exchequer Sir Job Charleton made Chief Justice of Chester A Proclamation for John Desbrough and 9 or 10 more to return into England by the 22. of July next date 23 Sir I. Holt Sir Ambrose Philips Christopher Milton Esq I. Powel Esq John Tate Esq William Rawlinson Esq Will. Killingworth Esq Hugh Hodges Esq Thomas Geers Esq and George Hutchins Esq made Sergeants at Law The two first being made the King's Sergeants at Law date 23 The Parliament met in Order to their Proroguing till the 18. of September next date 25 Count Satarar Envoy from the Marquis de Gastanaga had his Audience of their Majesties at White-hall the 27. of the Q. Dowager 29. of his Royal Highness and May 9. had Audience of Leave of their Majesties date 26 Sir Christopher Milton made a Baron of the Exchequer Sir John Powel one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas and Sir Thomas Powys Sollicitor-General in place of Heneage Finch Esq date May 3. Sir James Kennedy made Consul of Rotterdam date 8 The French Ambassador complain'd to the King of a Scandalous Book intituled Les Plaintes des Protestants cruellement opprimes dans le Royaume de France date 12 The Princess Ann of Denmark deliver'd of a Daughter at Windsor date 13 John Lytcott Esq Knighted date 14 Their Majesties and the whole Court went to Windsor The same day Miles Prance one of the Pretended Discoverers of the Murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey was Convict of Perjury at Westminster and June 15. received Sentence date 15 A Proclamation for Transporting Leather Raw-Hides Wheat Rye Barley and other Grain date 28 Captain Beville Granville Knighted at the Head of the Earl of Bath's Regiment on Hounsloc-Heath date Jun. 2. Sir W. Soames His Majesty's Ambassador to the Grand Signior died of a Fever at Malta in his Voyage date 22 Rich. Alborough Oliver Haley and John Condon Tryed for Robbing the Holland Mails found Guilty and the next day the two last receiv'd Sentence date 24 The Seur Sarotti Resident of Venice had Audience of the Queen Dowager 26. of the Princess Ann and the 27. of the Prince of Denmark date July 11. Thò Jeffreys Esq His Majesty's Consul at Alicant Knighted at Windsor date 17 The Earl of Powys Lord Arundel of Wardour Lord Bellasis and the Lord Dover Sworn of the Privy-Council at Hampton-Court date Aug. 11. Tho. Rawlinson Alderman of London Knighted at Windsor date 16 Sir Nath. Johnson made Captain-General of the Leeward Islands in America in place of Sir
Regiment The person shot dead that assaulted him The Lords publish an Order for the quieting of the Irish. date 18 The Prince of Orange came to St. James's and his Forces to London date 19 The Prince of Orange visited the Queen Dowager at Sommerset-house and this day the Prince and Princess of Denmark came to Whitehall date 20 The Aldermen and Citizens of London waited on the Prince of Orange at St. James's date 21 The Prince of Orange published an Order to return the Arms into the publik Store and an Order about quartering of Soldiers date 22 The Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled at Westminster and ordered F. Guine Esq to sign such Orders as were made by them date 23 The Prince of Orange ordered the French Ambassadour to leave England date 25 The Peers present to the Pr. of Orange two Addresses the first of Thanks c. and to desire his Highness to accept the Government till Jan. 22. next the second to issue out Letters to the Coroners to chuse Convention-men to sit Jan. 22. date 26 The Aldermen and Citizens of London agreed to the said Address date 29 The Prince of Orange gave his Answer to the said Addresses date 30 The Prince of Orange put out his Declaration authorising Sheriffs Justices c. to act the same day his Highness received the Sacrament at St. James's by the hands of the Bishop of London date Jan. 2. The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for the better collecting the Revenue date 3 The Lord Dartmouth with the Fleet came into the Downs date 5 The Prince of Orange published an Order for regular Election of Convention-men The Sedgmore Frigot lost nigh Plymouth date 6 Dr. Seth Ward Bishop of Sarum dyed date 7 Coll. John Darcy Heir to the Earl of Holderness dyed date 8 James Howard Earl of Suffolk dyed The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for quartering of Soldiers date 9 The Countess of Huntingdon was carried through London in order to her Interrment date 10 Scotland address the Prince of Orange to take their Government upon him till March next date 16 The Prince of Orange's Declaration for paying the Seamen date 19 The Prince of Orange's Order for paying and keeping the Soldiers in order date 22 The Convention met at Westminster the Marquess of Hallifax made Speaker of the Lords House and Mr. Powle of the Commons then they desired the Prince of Orange to take on him the Administration of the Government for a farther time also ordered that a Thanksgiving-day be kept Jan. 31. at London c. and Feb. 14. in all England The Prince of Orange sent a Letter to the House of Lords about settling the Government date Feb. 2. The Order to forbid Feb. 6. to be kept a Thanksgiving-day A great number of people go to Westminster to desire the Convention to crown the Prince and Princess of Orange date 4 The Lord Mayor published an Order to prevent the tumultuous meeting at Westminster date 6 The Prince of Orange's Proclamation to prevent the abuses in Forests date 7 The Lords in the Convention agreed with the Commons that the Throne was vacant and that the Prince and Princess of Orange ought to be King and Queen date 12 The Princess of Orange landed at White-hall date 13 The Prince and Princess of Orange proclaimed King and Queen of England France and Ireland by the name of William and Mary at London on the 19th at Rippon Beverly Lancaster Hartford Ware Royston Baldock Triâ—â— St. Albanes Stamford Alesbury Wendover Chesham Beaconsfield Rewsborrow Colebrook Burnham Ivingo Marlo c. the 18th at Bath Cardigan c. the 23d at York Taunton c. March 5. at Bridgewater Bristoll c. the 6th at Sandwich c. date 14 K. William put out a Proclamation for the collecting of the Revenue to continue as in December last date 16 K. William's Order in Council for alteration of the Royal Family's Names in the Common-Prayer date 18 K. William made a Speech to the Lords and Commons at Westminster date 21 The Bishop of London and the Clergy of the City waited on K. William at White-hall date 22 K. William's Declaration to order the Irish to lay down their Arms by April following date 23 K. William signed the Act for the sitting of the Parliament and after the King and Queen went to Hampton-Court date 26 Sir John Read's House was robbed at Bracket-hall in Hartfordshire date 28 A Proclamation for the discovery of Mr. Brent Another for bringing in Arms imbezelled date Mar. 2. Serj. Maynard Serj. Rawlinson and Sir Anthony Keck are made Commissioners of the Great Seal of England Henry Pollexfen Esq Attorney General Sir Geo. Treâ—y Sollicitor General Lord Willoughby Chancellour of the Dutchy Lord Lovelace Captain of the Band of Pensioners Lord Lucas chief Governour of the Tower of London date 4 The Earl of Sandwich his Funeral date 8 William Harbord Esq sworn of the Privy-Council The Brandenburghs got a Victory over the French at Nuis The Lords and Commons present an Address to stand by K. William with their Lives and Fortunes K. William desires their care of the Dutch Ireland and the Fleet. Arthur Herbert Esq John Earl of Carbury Sir Michael Wharton Bart. Sir Tho. Lee Bart. Sir John Chichesly Sir John Lowther Bart. of White-haven and William Sacheveril Esq Commissioners for the Admiralty date Mar. 9. Dr. Gilbert Burnet elected Bishop of Sarum in the place of Dr. S. Ward deceased and consecrated at Fulham by the Bishops of London Winchester Lincoln Landaff St. Asaph and Carlile date 12 The City of London made an Address to K. William Charles Sedly Esq of Southfleet in Kent Knighted K. James II. arrived at Kingsale in Ireland and on the 24th entred Dublin on Horseback and the next day published three Proclamations date 16 K. William made a Speech in the House of Lords and passed two Acts. The Parliament addressed the King to put his Proclamation out against the Soldiers that disserted The Sheriffs of all Counties of England were appointed by K. William A Proclamation for Crowning K. William and Q. Mary and Proclaimed at London on the 20th for the Coronation to be on the 11th of April next The Convention of Scotland met and chose Duke Hamilton Speaker and on the 23d sent their Answer to K. William's Letter by the Lord Rosse date 17 Sir John Chapman Lord Mayor of London dyed date 18 Sir John Berry came into the Downs with a Squadron of Men of War date 20 The Lord Lieutenants of all the Counties of England appointed by K. William date 21 Alderman Pilkington chose Lord Mayor of London for the remainder of the year K. William signed the Act for a present Aid of 412000 l. date Mar. 27. THE Lord Cooâ— made Treasurer and Receiver General to Q. Mary date 30 Being Easter day Sir Geo. Lockhart was shot dead as he came from Church at Edenburgh he was Lord President of the Sessions of Scotland date Apr. 1. A
6 A Proclamation to preserve the New River Water The University of Cambridge waited on King William at New-market The King din'd at New-market date 7 Bonn taken by the Duke of Brandenburgh after 55 days being blocked up and 26 days close Siege date 11 date 12 King William returned from Cambridge and New-market to Hampton-Court date 13 Doctor Stillingfleet Bishop of Worcester Doctor Patrick Bishop of Chichester Doctor Ironside Bishop of Bristol were Consecrated at the Bishop of London's Chapel at Fulham by the Bishop of London Bishop of St. Asaph and Bishop of Rochester date 19 The Parliament met at Westminster where King William made a Speech to them date 21 Queen of Portugal was brought to Bed of a Son date 23 Was kept in London by the Irish Protestants the Anniversary for the deliverance from the Massacre in 1641. date 24 King William was made free of the Grocers Company and on the presenting his Freedom Ralph Box Esq was Knighted date 28 Sir George Davis made Consul of Naples date Nov. 2. Richard Lord Coot made Earl of Earles of Bellomont in Ireland date 6 Was brought into Falmouth a French Vessel taken going to Ireland with 4000 Armes and Powder and Officers date 8 A Fleet of Eighty Sail with six Thousand Foot and one Thousand Horse on Board of Danes Sailed by Hull for Scotland date 10 Envoy from Spanish Flanders had his Audience date 13 Thomas Kirke Esq made Consul of Genoua The Danish Forces arrived at Hull date 14 A Proclamation offering 200 l. for apprehending of Edmund Ludlow date 16 Lambert Blackwell Esq made Consul of Leghorne date 20 Walter Doleman Esq made Consul of Alicant in Spain date 21 An order of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen offering 500 l. to discover the Person that offered an Indignity to King William's Picture in Guild-hall date Dec. 2. Thomas Papillion Simon Maâ—ne Iohn Agur Humphrey Ayles and James How were appointed Commissioners for the Victualing their Majesties Navy FINIS A TABLE OF Persons Places and Things c. mentioned in the Historians Guide c. To this little Book an Alphabetical Table was wanting To prevent the swelling of the Book all contracting possible was to be used so that you have often but one word for Place and Person and sometimes by Name othertimes by Title In the main I hope it will be usefull A ABbington 12 148. Abbot 6 11. Acts of Parliament 199 200 201 202 204 205 206 207. Adderton Heath 22. Address 196 197 198 200 203 204. Admiral 159. Admiral Herbert 202 203 204 205 207. Admiral Almonde 207. Admiralty 116 117 182 200. Agur 213. St. Alban's 41 45 80 93. Albemarle 41 58 55 59 61 76 77 151 189 191 206 207. Aldermen 197 193. Aldern 28. Aldgate 3. Alford 119. Alisbury 174. Allarm 196. Allegiance 3 201. Allen 49 50 75. Allington 10. Allum 3. Allybone 194. Ambassadours 139 148 166 167 168 169 171 172 173 175 176 178 179 182 183 192 193 196 197 202 203 204 206 207 209 211. Amboyna 7. America 78 192. Andrews 34 107. Anglesey 146. Anjou 156. Annasophia 182. Queen Anne 6. L. Anne 12 15 92 111 135. Anstruther 10. Appleby 23. Appleford 23. Apprentices 60 137 149. L. Arrabella 5. Argier 45 49 73 75 78 80 82 95 118 139 140 144. Arlington 86 93 165 171. Argyle 12 42 43 44 196 170 204. Argyle-shire 208. Armagh 37. Armin 24. Arminian 7. Arms 197. Armstrong 160. Army 13 33 36 37 38 39 43 106. Arnold 120. Arthur 103. Artillery 4 156 160 163. Arundel 7 8 11 24 25 149 150. Ascough 59 67. Ashburnham 207. Ashby 205. Ashenden 135. Ashurst 190. Astly 29. Aston 35 104. Atkins 116. Attorney Gen. 200 205. Aubigâ—ey 19 20. Auburn 23. Ayles 213. B. Bacon 6 8. Bail 122 124 ib. Banbury 19 26 30. Bantam 142 143 145 146. Bantry-Bay 204. Barbadoes 36 94 1â—7 Barbary 183. Barbones Parliament 36. Barnardiston 158. Barnstable 23 29. Basing 26 29. Basing-House 23. Basset 141. Bastwick 12 15. Bateman 175. Bath 2 28 43 47. Bawden 190. Baxter 170. Beaufort 148 160 165. Beaumont 194. Beddingfield 102. Bedford 18 23. Bedlow 101 105 125 129. Beeston 24 29. Belgrade 194. Bellasis 51 58 63. Bellingham 10. Belvoir 20 29. Bennet 46 148. Berâ—ly 15. Berkley 77 111 141 147. Berkshire 74. Berry 110 145 201 209. Berty 29. Berwick 13 31 32 184 186 192 194. Best 162. Bethel 126. Beverley 18 23. Bible Engl. 3 4. Biddleford 23. â—â—â—hops 15 16 17 19 47 180. 192. Bisse 117. Black-friars 6. Black Rod 16 150. Blake 36 210. Blazing-Star 50. Blackwell 212. Blood 80 124. Bodman 118. Bodwin 20. Bohemia 4 11 43 45. Bolton 25 29 201. Bonâ—â—ires 119 1 48 1 174. Bonne 211. Booth 38 148. Bowes 159. Box 212. Boyce 103. Brabant 164. Brackethall 199. Braddon 157. Bradford 22. Bradshaw 33 38 147. Bramhall 47. Brandenburgh 109 200. Brandford 19 206. Brandon 25 72 109. Bredah 7 39 64 65 66. Brent 199. Brereton 30. Brest 26. Bridgewater 21 28 63. Brill 20. Bristol 8 21 22 26 27 28 29 116 165 201. Britain 2 145. British Seas 11. Brook 2 20. Brown 33. Bruges 98. Buccaniers 161. Buckingham 8 9 66 81 86 119 124 136 185. Buckle 137. Budah 179. Bulstrode 172. Burford 25 34. Burleigh 26 32. Burlington 26. Burnett 200 202. Burningham 20. Burton 12 15 22. Bushel 35. Butler 5 163 189. Byron 25 30. C Cadiz 7 209. Caermarthen 204. Calvert 6. Cambrey 96. Cambridge 42 62 64 81 97 119 138 142 144 211. Canary 67. Canterbury 18. Capel 33 34. Cards 163. Care 117. Carey 26 125. Cargile 137. Carickfergus 210. Carisbroke 32. Carlisle 28 32. Carnarvan 24 30. Carr 4 68 8â— 127. Carribee 60. Carteret 115 137 190. Cartwright 179. Casor 206. Castell 96. Castlehaven 10. Castlemain 109 112 12â— 129. Q. Catharine 45 46. L. Catharine 82. Catharine Laura 94. Cavendish 21. Caversham 31. Cawdron 157. Celier 112 115 123 126 Chalgrove 22. Chaloner 22. Chapel Windsor 23. Chapman 195 201. K. Charles I. 7 14 17 19. K. Charles II. 33 35 69 165. Pr. Charles-James 8 9. Pr. Charles 1 45 6 10 11 14 16 17 27 28. Royal Charles 89. Charleton 89. Charlotte Mary 147. Charter 7 148 15â— 160 161 162 163 164. Charter-house 4. Chatham 64 83 192 194. Chatwell 25. Cheapside 21. Chelsey-College 3. Chepstow 32. Chester 29 192 20â— Chesterfield 114. Chichester 20. K's Children 35. Chinner 22. Chipping-norton 25. Cholmondley 20 203. Christ-Church 82. Christian 124. Sr. Christophers 81. Churchill 149 203. Cirencester 20 195 202. Clarendon 43 66 68 103 122 165 175 183. Clark 163 Clayton 118. Cleaveland 63. Clergy of Lond. 199 207. Clerk 2. Clifford 56 62 71 88. Cobham 2. Coffee-house 95. Câ—in new 34. Colchester 32 52. Coleman 100 101. Colerain 202. Colledge 136 137 138. College Jesuits 103. Cologne 93. Comet 5 129 146. Commissioners 63 199 200 202 203 204 205 213. Common-Pleas 205. Commons 203 Common-Prayer 26. Commotions about Church Ceremonies 12. Coude